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PK08 UBR

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,905 mi
Last recorded154,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 UBR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 154,905 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 154,905 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 145,490 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 145,490 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 139,761 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 132,991 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 128,619 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 116,300 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 108,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,456 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,897 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 96,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,130 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 52,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,311 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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PK08 UBR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK08 UBR, 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

How do I check the history of PK08 UBR?

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What year was PK08 UBR registered?

PK08 UBR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is PK08 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 UBR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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