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BJ58 DKU

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,045 mi
Last recorded188,045 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 DKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 188,045 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 183,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 181,110 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 181,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 176,455 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2015 171,707 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 163,947 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 163,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 150,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 131,876 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,432 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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BJ58 DKU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ58 DKU, 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 BJ58 DKU registered?

BJ58 DKU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 DKU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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