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KR57 GMG

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,490 mi
Last recorded129,490 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 129,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Leaking

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Windscreen Stonechipped

Fail 19 May 2022 129,489 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen Stonechipped

Brake Reservoir Cap Missing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Leaking

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2022 129,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2020 128,201 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,554 miles

Nearside Front Advice n/s/f inner edge of tyre wron

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Advice o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 107,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2017 96,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,006 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,219 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 47,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 39,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,744 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 29,744 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,326 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 GMG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR57 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

KR57 GMG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is KR57 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 GMG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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