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KP58 MTU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,909 mi
Last recorded129,909 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 MTU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 129,909 miles

Rear boot not open

Fail 31 May 2022 129,909 miles

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

Rear boot not open

Pass 22 Jan 2021 107,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,690 miles

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

Rear O/S and N/S tyres miss shaped

Fail 21 Feb 2020 99,690 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear O/S and N/S tyres miss shaped

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,812 miles

Both front tyres low tread and badly worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 89,812 miles

Both front tyres low tread and badly worn on inner edges.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre treads stepped

Fail 20 Oct 2014 54,207 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre treads stepped

Pass 2 Nov 2013 46,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,083 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 32,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,347 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 MTU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

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

Is KP58 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 MTU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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