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KW08 ERK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ERK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 97,471 miles

Offside Rear tyre edge low

rear tyre edges low

Fail 26 May 2016 97,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre edge low

rear tyre edges low

Pass 28 May 2015 83,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2015 83,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2014 72,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2013 56,053 miles

rear tyre inner edges worn

Pass 25 May 2012 45,227 miles

chip in screen

rear pads are getting quite low

Fail 25 May 2012 45,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

chip in screen

rear pads are getting quite low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,272 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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KW08 ERK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW08 ERK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 ERK registered?

KW08 ERK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is KW08 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ERK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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