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KN58 DSO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,111 mi
Last recorded114,111 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 DSO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,111 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Pipe sleeve clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 114,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour Blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Pipe sleeve clamp corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,456 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

middle rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Mar 2016 76,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

middle rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,358 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded

rear no plate slightly insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,787 miles

Front discs scored and worn on inner fascia(s)

No bonnet steady bar (missing)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 27,618 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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KN58 DSO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KN58 DSO, 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 KN58 DSO registered?

KN58 DSO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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