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KR08 XLE

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,500 mi
Last recorded136,500 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XLE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 130,810 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 130,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 117,630 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 117,630 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,831 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

exhaust back box rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,376 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 98,304 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Coolant leak.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and badly corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,325 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,123 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,893 miles

inpection difficult due to child seat n/side front

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 XLE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XLE, 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 KR08 XLE registered?

KR08 XLE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is KR08 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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