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KP08 HLN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,504 mi
Last recorded122,504 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 122,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 122,502 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attaching arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheels stiff

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

exhaust deteriorated

heat shield loose

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attaching arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheels stiff

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

exhaust deteriorated

heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2021 101,467 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp / Sleeve Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, found at wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 101,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp / Sleeve Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, found at wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 99,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,849 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2019 92,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,251 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

boot lid damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,938 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2016 70,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2016 70,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2015 61,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 30 May 2015 61,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,023 miles

Front discs pitted

Front tyres slightly wearing at edges

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 26 Apr 2014 56,022 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Front tyres slightly wearing at edges

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 8 May 2013 50,780 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN ON INNER EDGE. PASS DUE TO A TREAD PATTERN ANOMOLY. BENEFIT OF DOUBT GIVEN.

OSR TYRE CRACKING & WEARING.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

UNABLE TO RECORD EMISSIONS READOUT. LOW EMISSIONS FROM EXHAUST & RPM GAUGE ON ANALYSER DEFECTIVE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,780 miles

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN DOWN ON INNER EDGE. PASS DUE TO A TREAD PATTERN ANOMOLY. BENEFIT OF DOUBT GIVEN.

OSR TYRE CRACKING & WEARING.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

UNABLE TO RECORD EMISSIONS READOUT. LOW EMISSIONS FROM EXHAUST & RPM GAUGE ON ANALYSER DEFECTIVE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,264 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 HLN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HLN, 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 HLN registered?

KP08 HLN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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