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KM08 PSU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,806 mi
Last recorded113,806 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 113,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 113,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 108,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 108,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,155 miles

offside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorating

sill covers & undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,110 miles

undertrays fitted concealing some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 91,703 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside outer cv boot deteriating

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,356 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,225 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,098 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 PSU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

KM08 PSU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is KM08 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 PSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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