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KP08 HNW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

192,412 mi
Last recorded192,412 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 192,412 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 192,412 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 187,510 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 187,509 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 183,093 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 183,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 174,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 165,818 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 165,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 155,909 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 155,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position Lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 141,278 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 141,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,481 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and worn on edges! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,023 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,023 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,482 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 73,647 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,513 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 HNW 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 68.2%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

KP08 HNW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KP08 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 HNW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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