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BN08 UGJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,335 mi
Last recorded191,335 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UGJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 191,335 miles

Rear silencer deteriated

Pass 31 Mar 2015 159,802 miles

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2014 155,185 miles

osr tyre inner unevenly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 155,170 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

osr tyre inner unevenly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 146,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear ex box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 137,472 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 130,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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BN08 UGJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 UGJ, 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 BN08 UGJ registered?

BN08 UGJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is BN08 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 UGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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