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KP08 HPK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heatshield coming adrift

Fail 5 Feb 2020 153,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield coming adrift

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,081 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,346 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 108,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 99,307 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 99,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,972 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 69,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,157 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 HPK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HPK, 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 HPK registered?

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

Is KP08 HPK safe to buy?

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