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KR08 ESU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,623 mi
Last recorded127,623 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 ESU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 127,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 127,623 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,950 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,601 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,064 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 103,064 miles

Braking system leaking brake fluid leak at abs unit area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 96,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,040 miles

slight trace of fluid at n/s front

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 76,512 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 42,616 miles

50% of the offside tail light not working

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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KR08 ESU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR08 ESU, 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 KR08 ESU registered?

KR08 ESU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is KR08 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 ESU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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