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P9 RPN

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,959 mi
Last recorded138,959 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 RPN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,101 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 125,351 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE MOUNTING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 118,903 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 113,629 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 113,629 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 90,523 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,523 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,332 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,836 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,179 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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P9 RPN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P9 RPN, 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 P9 RPN registered?

P9 RPN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is P9 RPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 RPN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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