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BK08 BDF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,329 mi
Last recorded153,329 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 151,609 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 148,409 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 145,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 142,066 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,382 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 141,382 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,140 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,787 miles

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear slight bind n/s/r brake

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2018 128,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear slight bind n/s/r brake

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers and under trays obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,667 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING AND STEPPING INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WEARING INNER EDGE 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER EDGE 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING AND STEPPING INNER EDGE

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,663 miles

O/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,067 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,562 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,265 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 70,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs pitted

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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BK08 BDF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BK08 BDF, 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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BK08 BDF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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