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KW08 RXR

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,491 mi
Last recorded64,491 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 RXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,491 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 64,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 63,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 58,937 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 58,937 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 52,650 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 52,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tred (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 39,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 27,267 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on edges - slight cut to outer wall nearside rear tyre & both rear tyres cracking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brakes high pitch noise on application on rollers

Pass 16 May 2011 20,278 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 RXR is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RXR, 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.

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What year was KW08 RXR registered?

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

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