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KW08 YDP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,055 mi
Last recorded101,055 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 101,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 101,033 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 86,988 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 86,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 81,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,280 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 78,221 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 78,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,733 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,398 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,543 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 58,743 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 58,743 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,393 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,393 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,779 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Left hand front tyre treads low just 2mm and edged off

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2012 36,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,312 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 YDP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

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

Is KW08 YDP safe to buy?

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