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KT08 XSF

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 134,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f headlamp has slight movement-n/s/f cv boot grease visible but no hole present-x2 front tyres on limit-n/s/r tyre wearing low-o/s/f link slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2014 114,505 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 101,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 101,620 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 76,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,370 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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KT08 XSF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

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

Is KT08 XSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 XSF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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