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BD08 KOA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,811 mi
Last recorded116,811 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 KOA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,666 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 103,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 93,240 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,457 miles

Exhaust centre mount corroded.

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

Fail 26 May 2015 89,288 miles

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

Exhaust centre mount corroded.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,164 miles

Front pads low

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2014 77,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 66,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2011 47,844 miles

both front brake discs slight surface corrosion

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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BD08 KOA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD08 KOA, 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 BD08 KOA?

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What year was BD08 KOA registered?

BD08 KOA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is BD08 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 KOA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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