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KW08 YDM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

189,060 mi
Last recorded189,060 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 189,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 189,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 180,747 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 168,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 168,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 157,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 142,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 133,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,893 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,790 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,918 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,560 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 YDM 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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

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

Is KW08 YDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 YDM 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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