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KM08 ZLV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,093 mi
Last recorded140,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 140,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 132,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 126,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 117,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 117,663 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 May 2021 109,623 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,049 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 93,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 84,585 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,110 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,971 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,368 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,616 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 ZLV 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 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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

KM08 ZLV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KM08 ZLV safe to buy?

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