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KP08 XVA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 XVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 139,576 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 125,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,073 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,500 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

added 2lt q8 engine oil

Fail 4 Apr 2017 91,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to side wall ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

added 2lt q8 engine oil

Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,880 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,597 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,435 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are smeary

nearside seatbelt not testable as child seat fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,215 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XVA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 XVA registered?

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

Is KP08 XVA safe to buy?

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