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KW08 GBU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,949 mi
Last recorded139,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 112,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin v close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear child seats fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear child seats fitted ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 88,929 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,790 miles

wipers slight smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,687 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,315 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre getting low on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,445 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,424 miles

front num ber plate starting to disfigure slight

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

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 GBU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

KW08 GBU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 GBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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