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RE08 FBV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,527 mi
Last recorded189,527 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 189,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,729 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 188,729 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2024 176,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,845 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 151,084 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 140,115 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 135,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low And not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 126,611 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 114,160 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 88,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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RE08 FBV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RE08 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 FBV registered?

RE08 FBV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RE08 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 FBV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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