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KT08 TWP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,428 mi
Last recorded156,428 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 156,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,273 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,934 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,791 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 121,791 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,762 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,526 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 96,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 81,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,305 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,071 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 31,007 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 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KT08 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

KT08 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is KT08 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 TWP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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