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KR08 XNO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,378 mi
Last recorded197,378 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 197,378 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 197,371 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 197,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper/wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 185,460 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body minor damage wing and bumper

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake slightly travel resrve

Pass 13 Sep 2022 178,054 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 178,054 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement To the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 166,169 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 152,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 152,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 129,629 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 109,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,012 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 89,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 75,238 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side front tyre (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 63,490 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 58,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 49,260 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 49,260 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 38,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,543 miles

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)

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 XNO 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 XNO, 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 XNO registered?

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

Is KR08 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XNO 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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