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KT08 RXV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,071 mi
Last recorded107,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 RXV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 107,071 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 103,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 99,096 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded were pipe goes in

Pass 24 May 2016 92,496 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 92,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 86,430 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 86,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2014 80,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 80,906 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake discs slight wear.

osr slight brake bind.

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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KT08 RXV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT08 RXV, 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 KT08 RXV?

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What year was KT08 RXV registered?

KT08 RXV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is KT08 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 RXV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KT08 RXV have outstanding finance?

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