MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet Catching Slightly
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet Catching Slightly
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
EML light on (PRE 01/07/2008)
Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Fog lamps not working
EML light on
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Foglamp not working
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL indicates a malfunction
Nearside Front Foglamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside front inner door handle loose
possible fuel leak unable to clearly see a leak smells like fuel under bonnet Recommend attention
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front inner door handle loose
possible fuel leak unable to clearly see a leak smells like fuel under bonnet Recommend attention
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
Engine management light is illuminated
Fuel leak (unknown area)
Fuel smell coming through interior vents
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
Engine management light is illuminated
Fuel leak (unknown area)
Fuel smell coming through interior vents
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
wipers beginning to smear
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower valance (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear child seat fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
wipers beginning to smear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tested.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre wall perishing.
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.
smoke check too clean for analyzer.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre wall perishing.
nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.
smoke check too clean for analyzer.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2 child seats fitted to rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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KP08 XSK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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