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KM08 FPT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 71,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge gone out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2025 71,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge gone out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 57,132 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 57,126 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,190 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 53,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 43,121 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 43,121 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,829 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 40,829 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 35,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 29,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 27,112 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 27,112 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,097 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,758 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 13,758 miles

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

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 FPT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FPT, 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 KM08 FPT registered?

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

Is KM08 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 FPT shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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