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KW08 YCO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,103 mi
Last recorded114,103 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,103 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,096 miles

engine &under trays &sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 90,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,561 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,544 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 78,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,014 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2012 45,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YCO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

KW08 YCO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 YCO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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