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KR57 GHU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GHU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,477 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 108,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,277 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded Back box

Rear Shock absorbers have limited damping effect Both sides

Subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 47,160 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,178 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 36,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 27,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,782 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 18,497 miles

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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KR57 GHU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR57 GHU, 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 KR57 GHU registered?

KR57 GHU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is KR57 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 GHU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR57 GHU have outstanding finance?

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