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M7 KCL

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 KCL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 131,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 101,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 58,268 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,627 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 45,744 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,092 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,180 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,785 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 11,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,223 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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M7 KCL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M7 KCL, 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 M7 KCL registered?

M7 KCL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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