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KM08 ZLE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,034 mi
Last recorded156,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 156,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 137,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,454 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 125,958 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,958 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 117,467 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 117,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 116,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 109,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 103,264 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,512 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 86,327 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,626 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 ZLE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZLE, 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

How do I check the history of KM08 ZLE?

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What year was KM08 ZLE registered?

KM08 ZLE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is KM08 ZLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 ZLE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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