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KM58 LRF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,196 mi
Last recorded153,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 LRF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 153,196 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 153,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 143,286 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boyh sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arm bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 143,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt balljiont rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing boyh sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides arm bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,138 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 139,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play notice check trackrodend and rack after bearing rectified (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 117,246 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 112,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 106,985 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 106,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 96,776 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 96,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 86,549 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 86,543 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 84,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 69,833 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,634 miles

both rear brake discs wearing thin

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2014 51,437 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 40,692 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,063 miles

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

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

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 LRF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM58 LRF, 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 KM58 LRF registered?

KM58 LRF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is KM58 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 LRF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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