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KW08 XFX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,541 mi
Last recorded103,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XFX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,849 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,067 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,106 miles

Could not fully inspect N/S/R seatbelt due to child seat being installed

Limited view of middle to rear brake and fuel pipes due to fuel tank and trims.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 37,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Could not fully inspect N/S/R seatbelt due to child seat being installed

Limited view of middle to rear brake and fuel pipes due to fuel tank and trims.

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 XFX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

KW08 XFX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is KW08 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XFX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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