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KM08 ZTS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 77,421 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 77,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,230 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 72,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,709 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,557 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,250 miles

rear exhaust is rusty

undertray is missing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 68,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust is rusty

undertray is missing

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,980 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 64,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 61,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,188 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,175 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,175 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,067 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 ZTS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

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

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