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AV58 FPE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

152,566 mi
Last recorded152,566 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 FPE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 152,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,351 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 134,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 110,391 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 105,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 94,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,829 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,416 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)

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 FPE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

AV58 FPE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is AV58 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV58 FPE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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