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KY08 BJV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BJV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,400 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat and its belt

Fail 8 Dec 2015 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat and its belt

Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,821 miles

unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,035 miles

child seat fitted to the nsr seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2012 52,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre and alloy wheel damaged

offside front door damaged

side sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,746 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 BJV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJV, 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 BJV registered?

KY08 BJV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is KY08 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 BJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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