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KY08 BJK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 98,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear and Centre seat belt covers missing

stone chip to screen

Fail 25 Nov 2023 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear and Centre seat belt covers missing

stone chip to screen

Pass 19 Nov 2022 94,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt stork casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 90,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiliser arm outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt stork casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 86,292 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,673 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 71,465 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre was flat upon mot presentation

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 71,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre was flat upon mot presentation

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,515 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercovers

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 61,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 40,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,991 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 BJK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BJK, 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 BJK registered?

KY08 BJK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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