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KP58 BYG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,704 mi
Last recorded149,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 BYG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 149,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

center exhaust clamp broken.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

slight exhaust blow rear back box.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 149,700 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

center exhaust clamp broken.

rear exhaust hanger broken.

slight exhaust blow rear back box.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 142,013 miles

Condensation in o/s headlight

Slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

n/s/r tyre worn on edges & low on tread

Fail 22 Oct 2020 142,012 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in o/s headlight

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Slight play in n/s/f lower arm rear bush

n/s/r tyre worn on edges & low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2019 134,811 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,607 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 111,146 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 100,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 100,138 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 88,578 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,870 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

suspect rear shockers causing tyre wear

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,775 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 50,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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 BYG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KP58 BYG, 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.

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What year was KP58 BYG registered?

KP58 BYG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is KP58 BYG safe to buy?

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