2008 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · FE08 FZX
2008 SEAT Altea (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 147,466 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE08 FZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 147,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE08 FZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Altea (FE08 FZX) between January 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
FE08 FZX Mileage History
- 15/01/2024127,181 mi
- 22/01/2024127,181 mi
- 18/02/2025134,611 mi+7,430 mi
- 01/07/2025134,632 mi+21 mi
- 30/06/2026147,466 mi+12,834 mi
Average of roughly 8,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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