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KR57 GJE

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,127 mi
Last recorded141,127 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GJE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks right on the test min and unable to see how low the inner pads is worn., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks right on the test min and unable to see how low the inner pads is worn., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 119,546 miles

THE OSF WASHER JET WATER IS POOR

Pass 10 Sep 2019 112,007 miles

nearside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 11 Sep 2018 103,557 miles

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS D\BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Fail 11 Sep 2018 103,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS D\BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE AND THE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,023 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE WEARING UNEVENLY ON THE INNER EDGES ARE ARE NEAR THE MIN IN PLACES

THE OSF OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN

THE OSR BRAKE DISC IS IN POOR CONDITION AND BOTH REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,659 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2012 30,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,060 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 GJE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

KR57 GJE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is KR57 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 GJE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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