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KW08 RYM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,645 mi
Last recorded103,645 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 RYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 103,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 103,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 76,199 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 76,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 67,891 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,440 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

X2 Rear seat clips casings are missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight play in an engine mount

Fail 30 May 2012 46,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Slight play in an engine mount

Pass 19 May 2011 41,240 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 41,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 RYM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RYM, 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 RYM registered?

KW08 RYM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is KW08 RYM safe to buy?

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