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BN08 UGP

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,287 mi
Last recorded151,287 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UGP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,287 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 137,230 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 137,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,223 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 131,223 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,605 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 125,605 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,822 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 112,822 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)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,108 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 95,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 78,265 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 78,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,729 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,003 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,665 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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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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What year was BN08 UGP registered?

BN08 UGP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BN08 UGP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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