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NC08 HRU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,955 mi
Last recorded177,955 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 HRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 177,955 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 177,951 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 155,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 129,127 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 126,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,141 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 101,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,689 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,297 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 77,297 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,605 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,298 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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NC08 HRU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC08 HRU, 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 NC08 HRU registered?

NC08 HRU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is NC08 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 HRU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC08 HRU have outstanding finance?

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