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BJ08 UNU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,175 mi
Last recorded57,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,175 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2016 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,010 miles

rear discs very rusty amd rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,743 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 43,743 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UNU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ08 UNU?

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What year was BJ08 UNU registered?

BJ08 UNU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BJ08 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UNU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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