MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Exhaust connecting sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various places form various pipes/seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away from system (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear exhaust box corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front steel wheel fitted
Offside Front window inop
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear wheel has slight bind when rotated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear wheel has slight bind when rotated
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
rear box rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
engine covers fitted, unable to fully examine engine compartment
underbelly covers fitted, unable to fully examine underneath of vehicle
FRONT UNDERTRAY INSECURE
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KP08 XUZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?
KP08 XUZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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