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PF08 KMA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,450 mi
Last recorded167,450 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 KMA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 167,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 158,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 16 Apr 2015 148,081 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 148,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 143,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2014 143,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,896 miles

child seat loose

Pass 3 May 2011 100,924 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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PF08 KMA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF08 KMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF08 KMA?

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What year was PF08 KMA registered?

PF08 KMA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is PF08 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 KMA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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