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KM57 GXL

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,642 mi
Last recorded149,642 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 GXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 149,642 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,526 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 66,469 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,168 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 36,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,952 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,849 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,146 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 13,148 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 13,148 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 GXL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM57 GXL, 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 KM57 GXL registered?

KM57 GXL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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