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KR08 YXO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,266 mi
Last recorded95,266 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 95,266 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure cable disconnected from caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 70,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,595 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 64,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil sring corroaded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 54,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear coil sring corroaded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 49,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread edges cracking very near to cords please keep checked

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 49,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall and tread edges cracking very near to cords please keep checked

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 44,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 39,178 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 27,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2011 12,974 miles

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

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

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 YXO 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 YXO, 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

How do I check the history of KR08 YXO?

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What year was KR08 YXO registered?

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

Is KR08 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YXO 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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