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KY08 BBZ

2008 Seat Altea

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 137,321 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 123,477 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 108,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,890 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,591 miles

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

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

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

corrision on rear exhaust

Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,243 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 63,155 miles

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)

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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KY08 BBZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY08 BBZ, 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 KY08 BBZ registered?

KY08 BBZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is KY08 BBZ safe to buy?

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