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KR57 GOE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,865 mi
Last recorded127,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 127,865 miles

front + rear discs corroded

front + rear pads low

front tyres 1.6 mm

nsr tyre 3mm

osr tyre feathered

Fail 22 Aug 2016 127,865 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front + rear discs corroded

front + rear pads low

front tyres 1.6 mm

nsr tyre 3mm

osr tyre feathered

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn inner

Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre worn inner

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2013 96,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 83,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 77,337 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,314 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 GOE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

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

Is KR57 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 GOE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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