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KP58 CFN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,401 mi
Last recorded158,401 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 CFN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 158,401 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 158,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 143,982 miles

Emissions not tested due to car emitting excessive heavy smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front brake discs lipped/corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive dusting of oil around bottom of engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,957 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 121,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,930 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm for spring seat (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,053 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,321 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 CFN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP58 CFN, 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 CFN registered?

KP58 CFN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is KP58 CFN safe to buy?

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