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BJ08 UOE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,100 mi
Last recorded235,100 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 235,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silncer outer sheilding hanging down

Fail 11 Mar 2015 234,393 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silncer outer sheilding hanging down

Pass 18 Mar 2014 192,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF wing damaged

NSR door and wheel arch damaged

Rear box corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 159,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,024 miles

OSF & NSF brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,772 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 UOE 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 83.3%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

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

Is BJ08 UOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 UOE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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