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KR58 DZK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,958 mi
Last recorded156,958 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 DZK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 156,958 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 156,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 142,196 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,586 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R doors not unlocking with remote key,can be opened manually

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,308 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 127,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,949 miles

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)

The front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner faces and need replacing

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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)

The front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner faces and need replacing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,679 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,377 miles

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

OSF and NSF tyres worn on inner and outer edges

OSR and NSR tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling of

Fail 13 Jul 2015 83,958 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,081 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,939 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 DZK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KR58 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

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

Is KR58 DZK safe to buy?

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