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FY08 XWG

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,100 mi
Last recorded159,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 XWG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 159,100 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 151,252 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2020 141,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 129,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 118,549 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 104,042 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 May 2017 104,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2016 90,855 miles

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

child seat fitted

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,797 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,469 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,398 miles

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 XWG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWG, 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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What year was FY08 XWG registered?

FY08 XWG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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