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GF58 KSK

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,711 mi
Last recorded110,711 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 KSK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2023 110,711 miles

Central Front Inner steering light on dashboard

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount has play in it ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,971 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,971 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,725 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,953 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 51,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,578 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 38,032 miles

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 29 May 2014 34,616 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 34,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

amber warning light on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2012 27,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,220 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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GF58 KSK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF58 KSK, 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 GF58 KSK registered?

GF58 KSK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is GF58 KSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 KSK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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