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BN08 UHF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,968 mi
Last recorded65,968 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 UHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,968 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,013 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 58,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 58,532 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test safety camera removed from centre of screen ... too low ...exceeds 40mm...advise refit high up behind mirror ()

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,919 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,240 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,582 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,033 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 29,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front fog lamp cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 19,216 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,162 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,514 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 UHF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

BN08 UHF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BN08 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 UHF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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