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KY08 BKX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,706 mi
Last recorded196,706 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BKX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 196,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 190,155 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 184,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 179,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 179,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 174,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 174,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 159,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 150,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear light lens damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2017 150,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished

offside rear light lens damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2016 143,172 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2015 135,580 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)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 135,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 126,195 miles

n/s suspension noisey on operation(on lock to lock)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 114,291 miles

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

front shock absorber upper mount bearings rough

offside rear lamp unit damaged, not affecting light output or colour

Fail 20 Apr 2013 114,291 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

offside rear lamp unit damaged, not affecting light output or colour

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,353 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 BKX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol 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 BKX, 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 BKX registered?

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

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