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XKZ 8278

2009 Seat Altea Stylance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 8278
MakeSeat
ModelAltea Stylance TDI
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 105,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 102,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 99,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 99,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 95,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 92,491 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 84,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,076 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea Stylance TDI?

Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,212
Miles/Year
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2
Headlamp aim too low 2
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2
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XKZ 8278 is a 2009 Seat Altea Stylance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Seat Altea Stylance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XKZ 8278, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was XKZ 8278 registered?

XKZ 8278 is a 2009 Seat Altea Stylance TDI, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is XKZ 8278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKZ 8278 shows 9 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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