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KM08 POF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,513 mi
Last recorded144,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 144,513 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 141,596 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 141,596 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 135,615 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 135,608 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2018 129,529 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,100 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 115,041 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 26 Jun 2015 93,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,300 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 56,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 56,648 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 56,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,592 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,588 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 POF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 POF, 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 POF registered?

KM08 POF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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