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KW08 RXO

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,426 mi
Last recorded129,426 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 RXO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,426 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 119,534 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 108,123 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,123 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,480 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,978 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear on the inside edges

o/s/r brake is binding very slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,327 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 74,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,506 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,955 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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KW08 RXO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KW08 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

KW08 RXO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is KW08 RXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 RXO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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