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KR08 XJA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,782 mi
Last recorded160,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XJA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 160,782 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 151,081 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 140,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 140,728 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 139,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 115,488 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 91,773 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 79,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,715 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,713 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,441 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,287 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,592 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 42,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,542 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 24,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,683 miles

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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KR08 XJA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KR08 XJA, 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 KR08 XJA?

You can check the full history of KR08 XJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR08 XJA registered?

KR08 XJA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is KR08 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XJA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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