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KW08 XFZ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 70,790 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 64,612 miles

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

Front inner brake pads appear low

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,858 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet handle missing

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres age related cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2020 51,707 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet handle missing

exhaust sleeve corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres age related cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,276 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front tyre worn low and scrubbed inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn low and scrubbed inside edge

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover repaired (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre worn low

bonnet release handle missing/defective

exhaust joint sleeve corroded

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,813 miles

Offside Rear Outer seat belt buckle cover repaired ( working ok at time of test

bonnet release handle defective

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,805 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Rear Outer seat belt buckle cover repaired ( working ok at time of test

bonnet release handle defective

exhaust corroded & one mount snapped ( system still supported at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,326 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet release handle broke

exhaust clamp and hangers corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 38,587 miles

bonnet cable handle broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 36,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 XFZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

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

Is KW08 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XFZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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