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2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · KW08 GFU

KW08 GFU

2008 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2008. Recorded mileage 142,525 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.

Make & Model
SEAT ALTEA
Year / Origin
2008 · Northampton
MOT Status
Valid until 05/02/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
142,525 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/02/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc

KW08 GFU Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
  • 142,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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KW08 GFU Mileage History

  1. 19/05/201138,424 mi
  2. 18/05/201245,891 mi+7,467 mi
  3. 23/05/201355,939 mi+10,048 mi
  4. 24/05/201355,043 mi-896 mi
  5. 20/05/201464,830 mi+9,787 mi
  6. 19/05/201573,237 mi+8,407 mi
  7. 17/05/201681,415 mi+8,178 mi
  8. 19/04/201787,800 mi+6,385 mi
  9. 18/04/201895,935 mi+8,135 mi
  10. 18/04/201895,935 mi
  11. 29/05/2019107,489 mi+11,554 mi
  12. 27/11/2020117,225 mi+9,736 mi
  13. 27/11/2021121,652 mi+4,427 mi
  14. 30/12/2022128,267 mi+6,615 mi
  15. 25/01/2024133,831 mi+5,564 mi
  16. 06/02/2025138,405 mi+4,574 mi
  17. 06/02/2025138,405 mi
  18. 19/01/2026142,525 mi+4,120 mi

Average of roughly 7,095 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

KW08 GFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 16:25
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Altea (KW08 GFU) between May 2011 and January 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 January 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.

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