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EN08 BAO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 BAO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 96,708 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,708 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

tailbox corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,622 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 96,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,752 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,748 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge worn and become lumpy (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,924 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 77,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall has cut

offside rear tyre wear innertread area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,372 miles

advise rear tyre's inner edge's getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,323 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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EN08 BAO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN08 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN08 BAO registered?

EN08 BAO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EN08 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 BAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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