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KP08 XWL

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,104 mi
Last recorded102,104 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 102,104 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 92,141 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 92,141 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,994 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 83,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 70,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,131 miles

undertrays covering components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,035 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,073 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 XWL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWL, 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

How do I check the history of KP08 XWL?

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What year was KP08 XWL registered?

KP08 XWL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is KP08 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 XWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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