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KM08 ZTD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,308 mi
Last recorded168,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 ZTD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 168,308 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 161,864 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated flashing (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 161,844 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated flashing (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 155,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/out edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 147,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly damaged - but not likely to cause injury

Fail 14 Jul 2022 147,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing slightly damaged - but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 141,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing is damage

Fail 9 Jul 2021 141,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing is damage

Pass 15 Jul 2020 136,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

body damage

Pass 9 Jul 2019 131,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

damage to the o/s/f wing

engine cover and under trays fitted

unable to see the inner brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,221 miles

undertray held up at rear with cable ties

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,555 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish and split and worn on the inner edges advise replacement

Fail 10 Jul 2017 113,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish and split and worn on the inner edges advise replacement

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,600 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,643 miles

rear tyres perishing in between tread

wipers smear slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,899 miles

osr tyre bald on \nside edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre bald on \nside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,289 miles

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

Offside 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 ZTD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

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

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