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AV58 FPA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,432 mi
Last recorded133,432 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FPA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,432 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber bump stops and dust covers missing

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,175 miles

Rear Heat shield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 130,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Heat shield loose

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,937 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 125,864 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 116,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,519 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 94,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,494 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,196 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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AV58 FPA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV58 FPA, 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 AV58 FPA registered?

AV58 FPA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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