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KN58 DVL

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,354 mi
Last recorded101,354 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 DVL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 101,354 miles

Brake pipe expanded under outer coating

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlight lenses and images poor

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

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 94,461 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear brake pipe expanded under outer coating

Rear silencer corroded

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 85,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 77,575 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,079 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 74,018 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer shoulder

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,000 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous, likely to become detached (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer shoulder

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder (STRONG ADVISE!) (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 63,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer shoulder (STRONG ADVISE!) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2019 57,762 miles

Rear Both discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2019 57,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both discs worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,935 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 39,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,978 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 13,248 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 DVL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

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

Is KN58 DVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 DVL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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