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LY08 FML

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,077 mi
Last recorded135,077 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FML
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 135,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 128,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 123,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 117,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,877 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 107,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,451 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,277 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 60,364 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,953 miles

engine under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 31,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,261 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 19,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,891 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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LY08 FML is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY08 FML, 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 LY08 FML registered?

LY08 FML is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LY08 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 FML shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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