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KW08 XGE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,517 mi
Last recorded143,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 143,517 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 139,753 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 139,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 136,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,949 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 121,522 miles

Front brake discs poor condition inner surfaces

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,203 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,535 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,701 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 79,503 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 68,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,550 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 43,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,640 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 XGE 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 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

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

Is KW08 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XGE 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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