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GK08 OEW

2008 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,767 mi
Last recorded100,767 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 OEW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,767 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,177 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,176 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,200 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,042 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,043 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,304 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 33,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,539 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,237 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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GK08 OEW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK08 OEW, 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 GK08 OEW registered?

GK08 OEW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is GK08 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK08 OEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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