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FG58 KYU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,193 mi
Last recorded94,193 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KYU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,193 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2017 93,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre wearing thin

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,985 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,041 miles

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

child seat fitted so not all seat belt operation checked

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,718 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 24,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,124 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 24,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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FG58 KYU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

Is FG58 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 KYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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