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AP08 FWN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 FWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 122,825 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 122,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

accelerator loose

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 118,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 111,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 101,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,029 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,501 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 15,710 miles

surface rust on front discs

Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,728 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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AP08 FWN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AP08 FWN, 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 AP08 FWN registered?

AP08 FWN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is AP08 FWN safe to buy?

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