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SK08 KYX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,487 mi
Last recorded116,487 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 KYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 103,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 85,885 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 85,882 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,657 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 83,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 77,921 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 77,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 58,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,336 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,544 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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SK08 KYX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK08 KYX, 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

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What year was SK08 KYX registered?

SK08 KYX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SK08 KYX safe to buy?

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