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KY08 BKO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,232 mi
Last recorded126,232 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,232 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 121,778 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2021 121,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 171,441 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,293 miles

Front tyres 3mm tread in centre and wearing on edges

Rear brake pads approx 65% worn

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,451 miles

Front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,008 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 BKO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BKO, 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 BKO registered?

KY08 BKO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is KY08 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 BKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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