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KW08 GDJ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,742 mi
Last recorded134,742 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 GDJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 134,742 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 118,542 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 118,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer side light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,177 miles

winter tyres fitted on rear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,711 miles

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

all tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 76,084 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,591 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 51,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 46,383 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 39,416 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 GDJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,604cc petrol 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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

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

Is KW08 GDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 GDJ 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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