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KR58 DZD

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,881 mi
Last recorded137,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 DZD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 134,342 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Pass 4 Nov 2023 129,912 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 127,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2021 124,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 111,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, tyre also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust centre sleeve clamp strap corroded and broken

Pass 17 Nov 2018 107,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 90,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,692 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,188 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play underload (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play underload (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

n.s.f tyre worn inner edge.

o.s.f tyre close to legal limit.

o.s.f tyre wearing inner edge.

unable to fully inspect inner rear brake pads.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 19,746 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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KR58 DZD 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 93.8%.

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 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 KR58 DZD, 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 KR58 DZD registered?

KR58 DZD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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