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KR08 XOJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,983 mi
Last recorded53,983 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,983 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working outer side light bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,913 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so could not do full test on seat belt

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted so could not do full test on seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear door

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,646 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,780 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 XOJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

KR08 XOJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is KR08 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XOJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR08 XOJ have outstanding finance?

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