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CK58 EVC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 EVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 142,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 137,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 126,457 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,999 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,636 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,476 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 89,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 82,908 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 82,908 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 76,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 70,003 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,003 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 62,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 55,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,341 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 40,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,726 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 33,725 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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CK58 EVC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK58 EVC, 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.

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What year was CK58 EVC registered?

CK58 EVC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is CK58 EVC safe to buy?

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