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KW08 XBY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XBY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 May 2018 138,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,816 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,367 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 99,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 92,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front fog light glass cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 XBY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

KW08 XBY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is KW08 XBY safe to buy?

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