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KY08 BHE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,657 mi
Last recorded73,657 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 61,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,631 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken !

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,013 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 43,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,607 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 BHE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BHE, 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 BHE registered?

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

Is KY08 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 BHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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