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KP08 XSK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,197 mi
Last recorded161,197 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 XSK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 161,197 miles

Bonnet Catching Slightly

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2025 161,197 miles

Bonnet Catching Slightly

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 153,121 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 144,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML light on (PRE 01/07/2008)

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 144,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fog lamps not working

EML light on

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 114,664 miles

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE Worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,961 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 100,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 100,366 miles

BOTH rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 95,971 miles

offside front inner door handle loose

possible fuel leak unable to clearly see a leak smells like fuel under bonnet Recommend attention

Fail 17 May 2018 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner door handle loose

possible fuel leak unable to clearly see a leak smells like fuel under bonnet Recommend attention

Pass 17 May 2017 90,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Engine management light is illuminated

Fuel leak (unknown area)

Fuel smell coming through interior vents

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2017 90,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Engine management light is illuminated

Fuel leak (unknown area)

Fuel smell coming through interior vents

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

wipers beginning to smear

Fail 5 May 2016 83,447 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users lower valance (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at inner edge outside centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 15 May 2015 78,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 71,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fluctuation from front brakes when tested on roller brake tested.

Pass 14 May 2013 60,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Fail 14 May 2013 60,614 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wall perishing.

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 48,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 37,289 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KP08 XSK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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 KP08 XSK, 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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KP08 XSK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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