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KN58 DVC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

118,299 mi
Last recorded118,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 118,299 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 116,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 114,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,000 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 90,661 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,142 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,144 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,677 miles

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

Rear tyres are deteriorated and out of shape

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,098 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 42,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,505 miles

Nearside 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)

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 DVC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DVC, 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 KN58 DVC registered?

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

Is KN58 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 DVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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