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KR08 YWK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,606 mi
Last recorded171,606 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 171,606 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 157,406 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 157,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 143,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 118,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,322 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,338 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rear tyre treads worn down to 1.6mm limit

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,109 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,575 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,180 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 19,417 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 19,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 YWK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YWK, 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 YWK registered?

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

Is KR08 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YWK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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