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KW08 RYO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,062 mi
Last recorded124,062 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 124,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 119,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 113,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 109,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 105,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,192 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 95,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 89,240 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,781 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,019 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 55,019 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 40,079 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 RYO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RYO, 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

How do I check the history of KW08 RYO?

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What year was KW08 RYO registered?

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

Is KW08 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 RYO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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