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CV08 KMJ

2008 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,952 mi
Last recorded167,952 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KMJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 167,952 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 167,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 160,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Broken Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 152,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 151,830 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended reciever (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,660 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 134,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,797 miles

13pin Trailer Connector bracket missing

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 129,687 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

13pin Trailer Connector bracket missing

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 116,380 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 116,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 109,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres worn close to cords on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,173 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s rear child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,550 miles

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 76,057 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,498 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres worn and deformed on inner edges.

Fuel cooler damaged but not leaking.

N/S/R tyre starting to perish.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,838 miles

Minor damage to fuel cooler and O/S undertray.

N/S/R tyre starting to deform on inner edge.

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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CV08 KMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Red 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 XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 KMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV08 KMJ is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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