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BK08 EGJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,485 mi
Last recorded151,485 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 EGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 151,485 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 150,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 149,076 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,651 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,681 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under-trays

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under-trays

Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,839 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle fitted with plastic under-trays

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 87,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 63,793 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,466 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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BK08 EGJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 EGJ, 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 BK08 EGJ registered?

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

Is BK08 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 EGJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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