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KP08 KCA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 142,810 miles

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

near side handbrake just met requirements

Pass 23 May 2025 137,819 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 131,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 117,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 110,677 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 105,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 97,139 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 83,144 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 83,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 69,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 45,346 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,551 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,875 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 17,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KCA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

KP08 KCA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is KP08 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 KCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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