2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · KW08 XEL
2008 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 119,056 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
KW08 XEL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2015
- 119,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KW08 XEL Mileage History
- 07/07/201153,007 mi
- 09/07/201153,048 mi+41 mi
- 06/07/201267,879 mi+14,831 mi
- 23/10/201377,153 mi+9,274 mi
- 23/10/201377,153 mi
- 17/10/2014101,800 mi+24,647 mi
- 23/10/2014102,209 mi+409 mi
- 21/10/2015119,056 mi+16,847 mi
Average of roughly 15,398 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
KW08 XEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Altea (KW08 XEL) between July 2011 and October 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)”; “Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)”.
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