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FG58 KYS

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,141 mi
Last recorded115,141 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KYS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 105,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 91,348 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 91,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 81,781 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,179 miles

Advise - Both front wiper blades split at end.

Fail 12 Feb 2018 73,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Advise small cuts on sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,579 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,014 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,398 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,060 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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FG58 KYS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG58 KYS registered?

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

Is FG58 KYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 KYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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