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KW08 XFS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,718 mi
Last recorded140,718 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 140,718 miles

parking brake low on n/s/r need cleaning and adjustment

Pass 14 Jun 2025 133,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 126,741 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 126,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 120,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 114,233 miles

parking brake reserve travel just met

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2022 114,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake reserve travel just met

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,526 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 95,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,539 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,830 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,725 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 37,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,774 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 XFS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

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

Is KW08 XFS safe to buy?

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