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KN58 DVT

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,987 mi
Last recorded175,987 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 175,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 168,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

car has oil leak

slight movement from front suspension arm bushs

Fail 23 Mar 2023 168,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

car has oil leak

slight movement from front suspension arm bushs

Pass 3 May 2022 164,296 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 164,262 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight wheel bearing noise

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

Offside rear parking brake weak

Pass 16 Apr 2021 161,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 157,390 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 157,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 151,968 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 151,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,159 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 29,968 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,003 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 DVT is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KN58 DVT, 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 DVT registered?

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

Is KN58 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 DVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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