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KR58 EAK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 EAK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,219 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,181 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 93,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 56,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 51,144 miles

o/s rear tyre split inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 51,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear tyre split inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 47,608 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,415 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewall

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)

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 EAK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EAK, 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

How do I check the history of KR58 EAK?

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What year was KR58 EAK registered?

KR58 EAK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is KR58 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EAK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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