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KW08 GDE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,568 mi
Last recorded123,568 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,568 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,932 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 109,292 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2019 109,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorating

slight bind on o/s r brake

Pass 28 Mar 2018 103,546 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,782 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,960 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,372 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,186 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,625 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,625 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 69,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 55,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,747 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 GDE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

KW08 GDE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is KW08 GDE safe to buy?

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