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KM08 ZVA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,142 mi
Last recorded149,142 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 149,142 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 22 Oct 2020 147,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 147,497 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 144,586 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 136,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,821 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 112,235 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 112,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 81,349 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,416 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 ZVA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

Is KM08 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 ZVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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