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KP58 BWC

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,856 mi
Last recorded137,856 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 BWC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 137,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 132,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 122,962 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 103,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 94,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 55,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 29,007 miles

Inner Faces of Front Brake Discs Becoming Corroded.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 25,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,764 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,647 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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KP58 BWC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KP58 BWC, 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 KP58 BWC registered?

KP58 BWC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is KP58 BWC safe to buy?

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