MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil Leak
headlamp mask/converters fitted but completely ineffective
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
headlamp mask/converters fitted but completely ineffective
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 XEL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XEL, 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
How do I check the history of KW08 XEL?
You can check the full history of KW08 XEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KW08 XEL registered?
KW08 XEL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2008.
Is KW08 XEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW08 XEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KW08 XEL have outstanding finance?
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