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BN55 POP

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 POP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 128,084 miles

Nearside Front drop link rubber slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished slightly

Offside Front drop link rubber perished

Fail 28 Nov 2016 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Brake and tail bulb dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,602 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust hanger corroded but still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,569 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,334 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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BN55 POP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 BN55 POP, 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 BN55 POP registered?

BN55 POP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is BN55 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 POP 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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