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KT08 UDL

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,704 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 127,697 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,754 miles

Exhaust system delete pipe fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn, on both edges, and getting low, in these areas.

Offside Front Tyre very badly worn, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perish cracking.

Oil leak, on back of engine, quite bad now.

Rear Subframe, inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces.

Fail 13 Dec 2021 113,752 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Pipework securing clamp, to front pipe, corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system delete pipe fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre unevenly worn, on both edges, and getting low, in these areas.

Offside Front Tyre very badly worn, on inner edge, close to exposing ply/cords.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall perish cracking.

Oil leak, on back of engine, quite bad now.

Rear Subframe, inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,117 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 103,573 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

Central Rear Lower rear exhaust silencer missing

Nearside Rear brake caliper sliding bolts lower rubber dust boot missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel and service light displayed

little reserve travel on hand brake

suspect all 4 tyres are the wrong size in profile and 3 are suspect on the load rating. 205 50 16 fitted. suspect should be 205 55 16

Fail 27 Dec 2019 103,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached One bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

Central Rear Lower rear exhaust silencer missing

Nearside Rear brake caliper sliding bolts lower rubber dust boot missing

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel and service light displayed

little reserve travel on hand brake

suspect all 4 tyres are the wrong size in profile and 3 are suspect on the load rating. 205 50 16 fitted. suspect should be 205 55 16

Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,555 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,135 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,315 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,130 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,054 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,607 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,686 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 UDL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

KT08 UDL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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