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KP58 MUO

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 MUO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026
Fail 19 Jan 2026

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 158,183 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 157,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 155,882 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,114 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 140,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the limit on the inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,143 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 31 Oct 2018 125,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 102,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 102,602 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 98,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,156 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 66,504 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 57,807 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,807 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,606 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbreke cables graunching

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking

rear inner brake pads low

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 MUO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MUO, 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 MUO registered?

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

Is KP58 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 MUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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