CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN58 EGU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,314 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 81,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,174 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 73,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 67,995 miles

exhaust heavily corroded rear

Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,642 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 59,691 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,522 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,548 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges 205/55 16

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Sep 2012 28,961 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted inner surface

Pass 19 Aug 2011 22,204 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN58 EGU 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 85.7%.

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 EGU, 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 EGU?

You can check the full history of KN58 EGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN58 EGU registered?

KN58 EGU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is KN58 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 EGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN58 EGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN58 EGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.