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DN08 HUJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 HUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 121,277 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 108,179 miles

corrosion to suspension

slight corrosion to all brake surfaces

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 81,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,227 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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DN08 HUJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN08 HUJ, 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 DN08 HUJ registered?

DN08 HUJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is DN08 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN08 HUJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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