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SP08 CKY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 CKY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 134,845 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 134,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge close to cords exposed advise replacment

offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge close to cords exposed advise replacment

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyre worn on outer edges

rear and center exhust brackets deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers poor.

o/s/f tyre poor (wearing inner edge).

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,188 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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SP08 CKY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 SP08 CKY, 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 SP08 CKY registered?

SP08 CKY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is SP08 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 CKY 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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