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FY08 VCL

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,969 mi
Last recorded126,969 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,969 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever seized

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 120,415 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,709 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,812 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,684 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs lipped

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2015 73,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 62,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 62,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,063 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 42,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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FY08 VCL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 VCL registered?

FY08 VCL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is FY08 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 VCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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