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KM08 ZSF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 ZSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 134,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 132,800 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,023 miles

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 2 Feb 2021 115,460 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 110,971 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 103,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,009 miles

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

centre exhaust insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2017 88,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,710 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are low on tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,450 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,090 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 35,089 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZSF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

KM08 ZSF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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