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CV08 KOE

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,313 mi
Last recorded170,313 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 KOE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 170,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 170,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 159,395 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 159,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

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

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,579 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut to outer side wall not deep enough to reach cord

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,365 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres starting to deform on inner edges.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,365 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres starting to deform on inner edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2012 46,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2011 37,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,225 miles

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 KOE is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOE, 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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What year was CV08 KOE registered?

CV08 KOE is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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