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KM08 GOP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GOP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,256 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2026 73,256 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,924 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s+o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 67,924 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s+o/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,185 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,579 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,579 miles

Position lamp not working n/s+o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 51,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,285 miles

Offside Front seat belt mechanism slow in retraction

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,543 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Rear offside and nearside tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,172 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,816 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,237 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 GOP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

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

Is KM08 GOP safe to buy?

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