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NA08 XUP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 XUP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover missing off stalk o/s rear

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,019 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,019 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs lipped and pads worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,288 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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NA08 XUP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NA08 XUP, 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 NA08 XUP registered?

NA08 XUP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is NA08 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA08 XUP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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