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KR08 XGZ

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,962 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,727 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 90,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,846 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 69,014 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 69,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,098 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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KR08 XGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR08 XGZ, 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 KR08 XGZ registered?

KR08 XGZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is KR08 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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