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KT08 FPG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 FPG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,198 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust clamp tied up but secure

Pass 1 Oct 2020 95,310 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 95,310 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,881 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 72,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 60,325 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,325 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 42,336 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 42,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pair (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 May 2015 28,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 28,300 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,685 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 13,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 10,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,528 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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KT08 FPG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KT08 FPG, 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 KT08 FPG registered?

KT08 FPG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 FPG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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