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GL57 FLG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FLG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,442 miles

Back box heavy corrosion

Fuel heater under vehicle insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,242 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Back box heavy corrosion

Fuel heater under vehicle insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,637 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,396 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 63,551 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 63,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,548 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 41,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,655 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,555 miles

Beam images slightly diffused

Wipers smear slightly in operation

Pass 7 Feb 2011 20,314 miles

advise wiper blades next service

o/s/f tyre (205/55/16v bridgestone) 2mm and has uneven wear

Fail 7 Feb 2011 20,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise wiper blades next service

o/s/f tyre (205/55/16v bridgestone) 2mm and has uneven wear

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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GL57 FLG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL57 FLG, 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.

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What year was GL57 FLG registered?

GL57 FLG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is GL57 FLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 FLG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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