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DU08 KKC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

123,150 mi
Last recorded123,150 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 KKC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 123,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 123,131 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,373 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 104,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,500 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,559 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,795 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2014 35,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are low on the edges of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,450 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,692 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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DU08 KKC 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 86.7%.

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 DU08 KKC, 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 DU08 KKC registered?

DU08 KKC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DU08 KKC safe to buy?

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