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KP08 HKO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,653 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside front to rear corrodded inc suspension/components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 152,649 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings/sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full underside front to rear corrodded inc suspension/components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 150,324 miles

superficial corrosion on underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 23 Jan 2024 148,073 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 145,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 141,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 135,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,048 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 133,032 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 125,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,595 miles

Front discs starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap flap broken due to poor repair

Rear discs starting to deteriorate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 115,474 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front discs starting to deteriorate

Fuel cap flap broken due to poor repair

Rear discs starting to deteriorate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking, cords not showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on braking surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil cover is also damaged. (2.7.3)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Offside Front shock absorber cover is damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,422 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012
Fail 22 Sep 2012 72,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KP08 HKO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

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