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KM08 GRX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,085 mi
Last recorded133,085 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 133,085 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2018 132,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,885 miles

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,587 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test

Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,540 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,433 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 GRX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

Is KM08 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 GRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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