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BJ08 LKE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,002 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 125,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 123,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 112,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 98,730 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,506 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 56,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 May 2013 41,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 35,424 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,445 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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BJ08 LKE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ08 LKE, 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 BJ08 LKE registered?

BJ08 LKE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is BJ08 LKE safe to buy?

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