MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside rear brake slightly binding and pads showing signs of getting hot
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside rear brake slightly binding and pads showing signs of getting hot
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres uneven wear
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' tiny chips (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres uneven wear
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits **** SEE ATTACHED PRINTOUT **** (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt/s
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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BN08 UGP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BN08 UGP, 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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BN08 UGP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2008.
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