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KW08 ESY

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,086 mi
Last recorded156,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ESY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 156,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 153,281 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,266 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Seat belt missing REAR belts not tested as full of boxes restricting access (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 148,569 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 148,568 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 135,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 123,438 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 88,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 72,691 miles

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 31 May 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,426 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 ESY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver 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 KW08 ESY, 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 KW08 ESY registered?

KW08 ESY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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