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MH08 KXW

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 KXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 122,238 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 96,064 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 89,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 82,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,713 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel recommend replacing steering rack due to excessive play in rack joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel recommend replacing steering rack due to excessive play in rack joints. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 54,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 36,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 33,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,324 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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MH08 KXW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH08 KXW, 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 MH08 KXW registered?

MH08 KXW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is MH08 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 KXW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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