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KR57 GNJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,307 mi
Last recorded89,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 89,307 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2025 84,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jan 2025 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,197 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 65,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,062 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,098 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,967 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,131 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 43,131 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 38,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Fail 14 Jul 2017 38,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on limit also (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

high level stop light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 324,337 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,447 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,260 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 14,071 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 GNJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

KR57 GNJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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