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KR08 XRH

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,318 mi
Last recorded179,318 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 179,318 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 179,318 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 167,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 167,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 159,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both N/S & O/S excessive wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 129,479 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 129,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,866 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,273 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 100,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,498 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,026 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,323 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 XRH is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

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

Is KR08 XRH safe to buy?

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