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SX08 FGO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,137 mi
Last recorded150,137 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 FGO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 150,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023
Fail 20 Apr 2023 144,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 137,628 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 128,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,082 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,005 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,043 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,876 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,157 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,350 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,676 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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SX08 FGO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX08 FGO, 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 SX08 FGO registered?

SX08 FGO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is SX08 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SX08 FGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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