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KO08 NYT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,909 mi
Last recorded107,909 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 NYT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,909 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 107,900 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clean (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,233 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 104,233 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,872 miles

Offside Front c v boot

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 78,872 miles

Offside Front c v boot

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed tail gate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,849 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 67,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 58,565 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 58,565 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,036 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 41,966 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Fail 13 Jan 2016 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,781 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,886 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,546 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,146 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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KO08 NYT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KO08 NYT, 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 KO08 NYT registered?

KO08 NYT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is KO08 NYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 NYT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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