MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker tower corroded at arch cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker tower corroded at arch cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s tyre cracking in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face pitted (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW08 XEK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?
KW08 XEK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 July 2008.
Is KW08 XEK safe to buy?
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