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KM08 ZRV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,009 mi
Last recorded207,009 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 207,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to all under-floor components

Fail 6 Dec 2023 206,841 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General under-body corrosion

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside front tyre worn

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 186,679 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s/f and o/s/f belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower light corrosion to underside/rear subframe

Fail 30 Nov 2022 186,679 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both n/s/f and o/s/f belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate lamp inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower light corrosion to underside/rear subframe

Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 181,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 176,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2019 137,365 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 137,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 133,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 May 2017 109,216 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 May 2017 109,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2016 85,566 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 84,066 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 80,690 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 71,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 59,711 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 48,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,703 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 ZRV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

KM08 ZRV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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