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BP57 XWB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,768 mi
Last recorded124,768 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XWB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,174 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,156 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 112,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,112 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 103,112 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,038 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO SMOKE EMISSIONS DETECTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,912 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NO SMOKE EMISSIONS DETECTED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,983 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 76,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,161 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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BP57 XWB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BP57 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

BP57 XWB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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