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SC08 UPN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,542 mi
Last recorded118,542 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 UPN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 118,542 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 110,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 110,135 miles

Exhaust system insecure two mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,483 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,388 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,248 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 69,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2015 69,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 61,577 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch judder

Pass 6 May 2013 54,079 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 May 2012 47,213 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,192 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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SC08 UPN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SC08 UPN, 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 SC08 UPN?

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What year was SC08 UPN registered?

SC08 UPN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is SC08 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 UPN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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