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KT08 RZA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 RZA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2025 122,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 121,471 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 120,393 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,437 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,817 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 115,863 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,079 miles

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2018 109,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,484 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,433 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,125 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,276 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,344 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 RZA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

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

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