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KP08 XPX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,054 mi
Last recorded138,054 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 XPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,054 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken,but others supporting

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted,obscuring some components

hand brake high

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,402 miles

covers fitted,obscuring some components

rear exhaust poor

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,401 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front top strut mounts slightly rough

covers fitted,obscuring some components

hand brake high

rear exhaust poor

slight noise on the o.s.f wheel

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,518 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,477 miles

Centre rear seat belt clasp damaged

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Jun 2016 85,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre rear seat belt clasp damaged

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 30 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side wiper blade smearing a little

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side wiper blade smearing a little

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,423 miles

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

near side front brake disc corroded

off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,023 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

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 XPX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

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

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