We've had it for years, it's always noxh tight. I guess it's a warranty case.

The spout is simply designed to be so small that it takes a lot of patience and a very slow pace to pour without dripping. The problem annoyed us so much that we bought a new one.

I've experienced this too: if you pour out too quickly, i.e. tilt the kettle too much, the water flows through next to the spout. The kettle is also designed for 8 litres, so if you pour in too much, it's even easier for water to spill out.

Yes, that's the same for me. I always leave the lid open when pouring out, then it works better.