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KP08 XUA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,282 mi
Last recorded136,282 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 XUA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 136,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 126,450 miles

Slight smell of diesel under bonnet but no sign of leaking fuel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 122,262 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 113,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,082 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 100,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,092 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 69,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,475 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,828 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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KP08 XUA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KP08 XUA, 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 KP08 XUA registered?

KP08 XUA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KP08 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 XUA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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