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CA08 KXR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 KXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,760 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 126,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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 6 Oct 2023 118,898 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 118,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,006 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 114,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 110,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,292 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 80,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,234 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 72,234 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,998 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,421 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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CA08 KXR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA08 KXR, 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 CA08 KXR registered?

CA08 KXR is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is CA08 KXR safe to buy?

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