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BP57 XWM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,746 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,736 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 78,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 66,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,082 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 56,072 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,638 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,178 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XWM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

BP57 XWM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BP57 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 XWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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