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KR58 EAC

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,845 mi
Last recorded171,845 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 EAC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 171,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 161,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,667 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 99,932 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 93,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 86,948 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 70,426 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 70,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 61,629 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,321 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 27,408 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 EAC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EAC, 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 KR58 EAC registered?

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

Is KR58 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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