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KK57 EXB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,525 mi
Last recorded135,525 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 EXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 135,525 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 128,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2019 110,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,812 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 99,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,136 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 91,109 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 69,852 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 69,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,262 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,652 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,983 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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KK57 EXB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KK57 EXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KK57 EXB registered?

KK57 EXB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is KK57 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KK57 EXB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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