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RE08 FBG

2008 Seat Altea Freetrack

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

114,977 mi
Last recorded114,977 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack89,935 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 FBG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Freetrack
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,977 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,024 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,022 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,473 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,219 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp outer casing insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,004 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,415 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,361 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Freetrack?

Based on 2,256 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
coil spring broken 17
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RE08 FBG is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Freetrack fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 FBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea Freetrack typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea Freetrack is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 FBG registered?

RE08 FBG is a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is RE08 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 FBG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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