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KM08 CSZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,014 mi
Last recorded124,014 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 CSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 124,014 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Drivers (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation resulting in uneven application (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting bracket broken centre section

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

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

Rear Registration plate cracked

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various suspension bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,590 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,924 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,923 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,776 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 101,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil only just pass (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just pass 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil only just pass (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly lumpy on inner edge

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

Offside parking brake effort

Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly lumpy on inner edge

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

Offside parking brake effort

Registration plate lamp not working both flashing (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,377 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,520 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,024 miles

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)

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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KM08 CSZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KM08 CSZ, 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 KM08 CSZ registered?

KM08 CSZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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