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BP57 MVA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,669 mi
Last recorded111,669 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 MVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 111,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 88,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 74,153 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 64,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 58,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,824 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 46,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 35,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 21,717 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 15,394 miles

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

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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BP57 MVA 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 93.8%.

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 BP57 MVA, 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 BP57 MVA registered?

BP57 MVA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is BP57 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 MVA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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