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KN58 DVP

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,204 mi
Last recorded152,204 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 DVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,165 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,238 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,138 miles

engine under tray rear fixings missing

horn not very load

Pass 2 Oct 2018 83,662 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 74,440 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 74,440 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,949 miles

Undercover hanging down

Pass 26 Sep 2014 57,826 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 48,673 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 20,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise child seat nearside rear, seat belt not checked

oil level low

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 DVP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DVP, 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

How do I check the history of KN58 DVP?

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What year was KN58 DVP registered?

KN58 DVP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is KN58 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 DVP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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