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KP08 HHL

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,982 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring seat arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 144,719 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,154 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 125,377 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 118,407 miles

Advise both front anti roll bar drop link boots torn.

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,512 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 112,469 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,152 miles

both rear tyre's slight worn out inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,756 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,756 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 82,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 82,559 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,104 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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KP08 HHL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KP08 HHL, 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 HHL registered?

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

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