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KT08 TYD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 134,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 96,004 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 80,032 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 80,032 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 58,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,452 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 TYD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TYD, 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 TYD registered?

KT08 TYD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is KT08 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 TYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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