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KM58 CLY

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,623 mi
Last recorded121,623 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 CLY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 121,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 121,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 117,210 miles

Offside Rear light in bumper cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front wings slight corrosion

heat shield above back box loose

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,466 miles

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))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 113,341 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2020 103,821 miles

Offside Rear lens broken

Fail 28 Aug 2020 103,819 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear lens broken

Pass 4 Oct 2019 100,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 75,636 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,584 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,584 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,289 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 2 Dec 2011 47,470 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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KM58 CLY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KM58 CLY, 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 KM58 CLY registered?

KM58 CLY is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is KM58 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 CLY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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