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KY08 BSX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,674 mi
Last recorded115,674 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,674 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 115,674 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 115,309 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,392 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 111,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 108,378 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 108,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 106,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 106,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 104,404 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,972 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 83,318 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 83,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 72,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 63,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 52,894 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,037 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 BSX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

KY08 BSX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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