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SN08 NME

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,363 mi
Last recorded80,363 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 NME
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,690 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,571 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,780 miles

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers

Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,554 miles

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to covers

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,966 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,939 miles

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 26,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,858 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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SN08 NME is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SN08 NME, 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 SN08 NME registered?

SN08 NME is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is SN08 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 NME shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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