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KR08 YWD

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,525 mi
Last recorded124,525 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,624 miles

Front front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 84,125 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 84,125 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,796 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,590 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 46,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,282 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,634 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 YWD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue 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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

KR08 YWD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KR08 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YWD shows 18 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.

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