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KT08 UBW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,520 mi
Last recorded112,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 112,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

cannot see inner rear brake pad life.outer sills have covers on them.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 106,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

cannot see inner rear brake pad life

Pass 23 Jan 2023 101,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, advise change soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cannot see inner rear brake pad life.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rear/middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small rear/middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,968 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,981 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,081 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear pads 3-4mm

Fail 15 Jan 2016 57,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear pads 3-4mm

Pass 17 Jan 2015 45,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2015 45,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 32,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,737 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 UBW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

KT08 UBW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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