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KM58 ZRX

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,423 mi
Last recorded166,423 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 166,423 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 166,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2022 160,102 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 160,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 152,757 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 145,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 145,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 138,840 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 138,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking return cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 134,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,852 miles

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2017 128,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,646 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rorroded and week

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 85,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,578 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 ZRX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

KM58 ZRX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is KM58 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM58 ZRX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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