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KW08 ETD

2008 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,590 mi
Last recorded199,590 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ETD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 199,590 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 199,551 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 190,530 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2020 179,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 162,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 149,828 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to side wall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 17 Apr 2018 149,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to side wall, not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,683 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,146 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 111,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorating

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 108,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 91,456 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 13 May 2014 91,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 77,454 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 55,087 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

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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KW08 ETD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KW08 ETD, 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 KW08 ETD registered?

KW08 ETD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is KW08 ETD safe to buy?

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