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KR58 EUE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,166 mi
Last recorded100,166 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 100,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 87,893 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,925 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Under covers fitted obscuring engine components.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,860 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 69,860 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed cleaned number plate (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,599 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Fail 4 Dec 2013 51,284 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2012 42,269 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,365 miles

see advisory sheet 868874761328

Fail 30 Dec 2011 35,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted and damaged

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 EUE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EUE, 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 EUE registered?

KR58 EUE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is KR58 EUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR58 EUE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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