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KM08 FPK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,150 mi
Last recorded164,150 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 164,150 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted and pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working and stop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

interior mirror missing

petrol flap missing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 155,182 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 142,112 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2018 142,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 131,319 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 131,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 116,145 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 104,272 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,189 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 61,828 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 61,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,128 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 FPK 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 56.3%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

KM08 FPK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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