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BJ08 UOM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,839 mi
Last recorded91,839 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 91,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 91,747 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nearside headlamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,372 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 87,372 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,194 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,692 miles

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Fail 6 Feb 2016 84,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre puncture

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,799 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 79,489 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 79,489 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 73,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 63,335 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 UOM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UOM, 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

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What year was BJ08 UOM registered?

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

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