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KR08 XLS

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,675 mi
Last recorded186,675 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XLS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2018 186,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 167,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 May 2016 147,658 miles

Childseat

Rear tyres worn n/s & o/s

Undertrays

Pass 21 May 2015 124,649 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

emits blue smoke during acceleration

exhaust back box outter case case corroded

exhaust middle section bracket corroded off

nearside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge

offside rear tyre mishapen on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,439 miles

Bonnet secondary catch seized.

Rear exhaust box rotten.

Rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 18 May 2013 75,661 miles

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

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

exhaust rear section heavely corroded (outer skin)

Pass 9 May 2012 57,162 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,656 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 XLS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR08 XLS, 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 XLS registered?

KR08 XLS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is KR08 XLS safe to buy?

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