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KM08 CTZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 108,163 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 104,639 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOXOUTER SKIN CORRODED

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TRACK ROD END RUBBER SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 104,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken SPRING BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST BACK BOXOUTER SKIN CORRODED

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TRACK ROD END RUBBER SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 99,759 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 90,829 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded Rear exhaust mountain corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 90,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded Rear exhaust mountain corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 88,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deterorated

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,361 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,299 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 74,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 74,221 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 63,203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,203 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)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,894 miles

Hi level brake light inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,894 miles

Hi level brake light inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CTZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM08 CTZ, 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 CTZ registered?

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

Is KM08 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 CTZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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