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KN58 EJC

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,818 mi
Last recorded184,818 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 184,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 181,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 173,907 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 152,748 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,769 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 125,932 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 189,739 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 189,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,025 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust hangers very rusty

Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust hangers very rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,608 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 98,608 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,183 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 42,467 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 EJC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black 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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

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

Is KN58 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 EJC 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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