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GL57 FLN

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,094 mi
Last recorded128,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 128,094 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 128,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,731 miles

both rear tyres underinflated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 110,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,273 miles

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

front tyres getting low (2.5mm)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,059 miles

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 FLN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL57 FLN, 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 FLN registered?

GL57 FLN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is GL57 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 FLN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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