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KY08 BGX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,155 mi
Last recorded120,155 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 120,155 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,591 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive plastic undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded - secondary skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 110,591 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment Brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded - secondary skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,223 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 86,736 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 86,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,889 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 62,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,018 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2012 23,305 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,464 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 BGX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BGX, 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 BGX registered?

KY08 BGX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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