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BP57 XWJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,482 mi
Last recorded96,482 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 96,482 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 96,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 86,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 79,400 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r

extensive undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 69,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,487 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system supported

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,839 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,282 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 XWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

BP57 XWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 February 2008.

Is BP57 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 XWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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