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BF58 CKE

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,108 mi
Last recorded229,108 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 CKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 229,108 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 224,853 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 214,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 214,008 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 200,543 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 193,581 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre pressure low.

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 183,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 173,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 163,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 152,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 145,356 miles

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

near side front tyre edges are worn

Fail 7 Feb 2012 135,257 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 135,257 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 130,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 130,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear 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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BF58 CKE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF58 CKE, 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 BF58 CKE registered?

BF58 CKE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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