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DV08 KHM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,129 mi
Last recorded127,129 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KHM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 122,118 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 117,311 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,846 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 103,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,553 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,434 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 86,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,767 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,608 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,828 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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DV08 KHM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DV08 KHM, 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 DV08 KHM registered?

DV08 KHM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is DV08 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 KHM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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