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DV08 KJF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,961 mi
Last recorded168,961 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KJF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 168,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 168,961 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing slightly tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake and park brake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 141,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT CRACKING/PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WORN/STEPPING ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CRACKING/PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT CRACKING/PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged WORN/STEPPING ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 133,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 121,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 113,194 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 113,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 104,429 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,377 miles

Nearside Outer 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 96,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,782 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

2x rear tyres are worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,594 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,479 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,843 miles

Nearside front inner constant velocity joint gaitor leaking.

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 KJF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV08 KJF, 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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DV08 KJF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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