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KK08 FXY

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK08 FXY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,548 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 130,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,231 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 107,229 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake just starting to stick ,will need attention shortly

Offside Rear brake starting to stick ,will need attention shortly

unable to check all components in engine bay due to covers

unable to check all underside due to covers

Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,159 miles

unable to check all brake /fuel pipes on underside due to covers

unable to check all brake/fuel pipes in engine bay due to covers

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,469 miles

unable to test all brake / fuel pipes ,due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,590 miles

slight oil leak

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

slight oil leak

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,121 miles

slight oil leak

nsr exhaust hanger insecure but system supported ok

osr tyre sidewall to tread deteriating

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,937 miles

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,305 miles

slight oil leak

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,888 miles

unable to test most underside vehicle due to covers

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,479 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight Bind On All Brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,797 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 51,797 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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KK08 FXY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KK08 FXY, 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 KK08 FXY registered?

KK08 FXY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is KK08 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KK08 FXY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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