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KR08 YWJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 112,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 109,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,412 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 99,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 76,162 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,575 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 62,504 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,804 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,804 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,005 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,540 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,838 miles

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

outer sidewall of n/s rear tyre perished slightly, cord not exposed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,423 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 YWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

KR08 YWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YWJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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