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KP08 HHK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HHK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 101,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2020 99,567 miles

Centre Seat Belt Stalk Cover Missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,869 miles

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

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 6 Apr 2019 93,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 81,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear centre seat belt stalk cover damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2016 75,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2015 68,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 36,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KP08 HHK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KP08 HHK, 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 KP08 HHK registered?

KP08 HHK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is KP08 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 HHK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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