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CK08 PGF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,857 mi
Last recorded133,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 PGF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,857 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 133,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 122,543 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury O/S FRONT WING CORRODED & HOLED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 107,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 98,167 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

full covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,698 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition and temporary rear mounting fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust box in rusty condition and temporary rear mounting fitted

unable to open tailgate

Pass 30 Mar 2017 92,470 miles

hanging items moved from drivers view

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 30 Mar 2017 92,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hanging items moved from drivers view

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,037 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,741 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,812 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some wear nearside rear brake pad

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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CK08 PGF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CK08 PGF, 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 CK08 PGF registered?

CK08 PGF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CK08 PGF safe to buy?

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