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KP08 HRD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,984 mi
Last recorded113,984 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HRD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,984 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 109,885 miles

Nearside Rear 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 very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2024 109,885 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 102,607 miles

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

Front 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))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 102,607 miles

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

Front 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,133 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 92,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to minimum and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close to minimum and tyre has surface cracking to tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth close to minimum and worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracking to tread and sidewalls

Rear registration plate fractured

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brakes slight bind

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,569 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all - cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brakes slight bind

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked and Perished 205/55/16

Rear Number Plate Damaged/Cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,755 miles

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted covering components in the engine bay

under tray covers fitted covering components in the underframe

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,799 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads wearing slightly low.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 40,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,868 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,444 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HRD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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