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KP08 HLY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,221 mi
Last recorded130,221 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HLY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 130,221 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,062 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive geaebox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 126,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive geaebox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb upside down (incorrectly fitted) (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 120,728 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 120,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,929 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 66,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 52,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 30,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,762 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 HLY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 HLY registered?

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

Is KP08 HLY safe to buy?

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