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KP08 HKD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 126,058 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 126,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,385 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 120,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 113,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 102,433 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 102,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,845 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2019 85,657 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,008 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,008 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,936 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1 OSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,545 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 63,545 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,877 miles

RESET THE HEAD LIGHT AIM AJUSTER

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF SIDE LIGHT IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

RESET THE HEAD LIGHT AIM AJUSTER

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSF SIDE LIGHT IS DULL

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT NOT FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 55,720 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 46,175 miles

ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

THERE MAY BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE SOME WHERE

Fail 19 Sep 2012 46,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 OSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

THE BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

THE ENGINE WATER LEVEL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE NSR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO NEAR THE TEST MIN

THERE MAY BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE SOME WHERE

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,739 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 HKD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

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

Is KP08 HKD safe to buy?

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