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KW08 XFT

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,090 mi
Last recorded95,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XFT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 95,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres perished

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

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres perished

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

OSR tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 32,768 miles

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

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

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 XFT 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 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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

KW08 XFT is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is KW08 XFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XFT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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