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KM57 FBG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,724 mi
Last recorded69,724 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 FBG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 69,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,342 miles

Both front tyres tread 1.6mm

Fail 13 Jan 2015 62,342 miles

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

Both front tyres tread 1.6mm

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2011 29,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes front to rear not checked due to full undertray fitted

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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KM57 FBG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KM57 FBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM57 FBG registered?

KM57 FBG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is KM57 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 FBG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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