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KY08 BFK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,457 mi
Last recorded170,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 170,457 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ns and os front wings corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 165,027 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 150,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

parking brake limit just met

Fail 19 Jul 2022 150,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 5 Jun 2021 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 138,220 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,013 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 122,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 115,095 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 23 Jun 2017 115,094 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,794 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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KY08 BFK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY08 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

KY08 BFK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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