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KT08 WTA

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 WTA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 138,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 131,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,706 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,751 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,751 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 111,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm and wearing uneven

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2018 99,654 miles

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

both sides balljoint dust covers deteriorating

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges and cut sidewalls

Fail 12 Jan 2018 99,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both sides balljoint dust covers deteriorating

offside rear shock absorber leaking

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges and cut sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2017 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

balljoint dust covers deteriorating

nearside front tyre getting low, wearing edges and cut on tread

offside front tyre badly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 85,660 miles

child seat fitted to adult belt, unable to test

offside front tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,752 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust centre bracket corroded away

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

oil level on minimum

tyre pressures low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,035 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Aug 2011 30,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WTA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 KT08 WTA, 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 KT08 WTA registered?

KT08 WTA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is KT08 WTA safe to buy?

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