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KY08 BKZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,729 mi
Last recorded77,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,729 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 77,718 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 50,439 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 45,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 44,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 43,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 40,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,821 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 37,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing within tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,843 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,253 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 28,526 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,639 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 BKZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BKZ, 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 BKZ registered?

KY08 BKZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is KY08 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 BKZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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