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KM08 ZRU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 164,790 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 164,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 153,419 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,831 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 139,827 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 130,545 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 120,788 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,267 miles

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

under trays and covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,338 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 104,338 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,287 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 ZRU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

KM08 ZRU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is KM08 ZRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 ZRU shows 15 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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