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KM08 FOT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,627 mi
Last recorded105,627 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 FOT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 105,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,404 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 96,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,613 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 73,120 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 53,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,401 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,682 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,620 miles

cover fitted under side obscuring both front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2014 32,620 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cover fitted under side obscuring both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,634 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,151 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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KM08 FOT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 FOT, 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

How do I check the history of KM08 FOT?

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What year was KM08 FOT registered?

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

Is KM08 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 FOT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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