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KM58 ZSU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM58 ZSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 104,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 104,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,263 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,482 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,433 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 66,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lense damaged, temporarily repaired. (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rackend. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense damaged (1.1.A.3e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rackend. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,788 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both front steering rackends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,787 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp damaged showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure is also heavily scrubbed and worn to legal limit (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

interior mirror not attached

Front Ball joint has slight play both front steering rackends (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r lamp has taped repair

Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r lamp has taped repair

Pass 12 Nov 2013 35,821 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,821 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front outer sidewall damaged, cords not exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,320 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 ZSU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

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

Is KM58 ZSU safe to buy?

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