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KR08 XKE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,804 mi
Last recorded175,804 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XKE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 175,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 173,805 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 170,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 170,513 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 166,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2021 162,474 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 157,139 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,670 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 149,114 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 164,326 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn low and unevenly on the inner edge (stepping)

rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 164,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre is worn low and unevenly on the inner edge (stepping)

rear exhaust section is corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 160,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Towball wiring damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 160,470 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2014 160,463 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 154,815 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 154,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 129,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 128,981 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XKE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

KR08 XKE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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