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FG58 KKD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 85,496 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 85,496 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed can not be open from inside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 76,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On Legal Limit 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 74,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective suporting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,348 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 67,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,516 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Sep 2017 54,512 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 46,564 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 46,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 37,419 miles

tow bar electrics 7 pin/ no eu standard

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,791 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 76,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 21,240 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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FG58 KKD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG58 KKD, 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 FG58 KKD registered?

FG58 KKD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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