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AP57 XEW

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 XEW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 99,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside handbrake cable damaged

headlight lenses deteriorated /output reduced

under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,663 miles

ALL tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake hose loose - mounting corroded away

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 94,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

ALL tyres starting to perish

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake hose loose - mounting corroded away

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 91,529 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,517 miles

Rear Subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2021 84,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,232 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 78,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,257 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm limit is 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edge

front and rear number plate characters in 3D

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,236 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm limit is 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn inner edge

front and rear number plate characters in 3D

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,768 miles

nearside tyre has nail in tread

o/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,314 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 58,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,060 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 30,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 30,408 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,898 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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AP57 XEW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 XEW, 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 AP57 XEW registered?

AP57 XEW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is AP57 XEW safe to buy?

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