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KY08 BPZ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,410 mi
Last recorded104,410 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BPZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 104,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,487 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn low & uneven inside edge/small cuts

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 41,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 20,026 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)

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 BPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 BPZ, 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 BPZ registered?

KY08 BPZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is KY08 BPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 BPZ 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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