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FY08 WRL

2008 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 WRL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 130,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly mounted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Strut top noise turning lock to lock.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray insecure.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 130,692 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Under offside undertray. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly mounted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Strut top noise turning lock to lock.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray insecure.

Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 128,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 128,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 128,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 128,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 128,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 122,158 miles

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2017 122,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,045 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 102,568 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FY08 WRL is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 WRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY08 WRL is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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