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KR57 GNY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,632 mi
Last recorded178,632 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GNY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 178,632 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 178,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working o/s n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 163,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 148,292 miles

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2019 148,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,741 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp bracket snapped but still secure

Fail 11 Jan 2018 135,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside headlamp bracket snapped but still secure

Pass 11 Jan 2017 115,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,845 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 91,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,920 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 13 Jan 2015 77,920 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,042 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 44,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 15,400 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,184 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 GNY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

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

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