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KN58 DVV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 DVV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 92,409 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 92,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,256 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 84,167 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,722 miles

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,184 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 44,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,110 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 36,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 29,903 miles

front disc scored / pads low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 29,903 miles

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

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

front disc scored / pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,321 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,321 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front inner and outter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,267 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 DVV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DVV, 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 DVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN58 DVV shows 21 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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