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AA08 FXM

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,816 mi
Last recorded167,816 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 167,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 162,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 158,125 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 153,039 miles

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

Rear ex box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 153,039 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

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

Rear ex box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 150,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 150,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm at test (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 145,219 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,978 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,209 miles

no detection at smokehead.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,505 miles

parking brake lever action not smooth.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 116,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake lever action not smooth.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,557 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 99,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 99,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 89,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,537 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

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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AA08 FXM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AA08 FXM, 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 AA08 FXM registered?

AA08 FXM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AA08 FXM safe to buy?

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