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KP58 MFE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,578 mi
Last recorded118,578 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 107,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2021 107,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,880 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 88,170 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

chip to screen

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 67,951 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,054 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 57,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,703 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 42,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MFE 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 75%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

KP58 MFE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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