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EX58 TUV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 TUV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 113,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 113,393 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 105,408 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.11 vs 1.0 max (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 93,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,558 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front security of shockabsorber gators

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper for clearance of windscreen

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear nearside tyre bald on inner tread

Rear offside tyre bald on inner tread and perishing

operation of clutch

parking brake stiff in operation

steering malfunction lamp not illuminated at time of re test

Fail 21 Sep 2017 81,061 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Front security of shockabsorber gators

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper for clearance of windscreen

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear nearside tyre bald on inner tread

Rear offside tyre bald on inner tread and perishing

operation of clutch

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre minor cuts

Offside Front slight knock from a suspension component unable to detect at time of test

Offside Front tyre bald on inner tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre tread wear and minor injuries

Rear silencer of exhaust corroded

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,635 miles

Front brake discs wearing and slightly lipped

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored and worn

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn and scored

Rear both tyres slightly perished and cracking and minor injuries

Rear silencer slightly corroded

parking brake stiff in operation

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs wearing and slightly lipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored and worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear brake disc slightly worn and scored

Rear both tyres slightly perished and cracking and minor injuries

Rear silencer slightly corroed

parking brake stiff in operation

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,756 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/r under tray

Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,691 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,564 miles

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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EX58 TUV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX58 TUV, 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 EX58 TUV registered?

EX58 TUV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 November 2008.

Is EX58 TUV safe to buy?

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