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KY58 KNA

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,356 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,549 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,549 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,683 miles

Offside Front spot light glass broke

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front spot light glass broke

Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,811 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,693 miles

rear exhaust mounting brackets and outer skin very heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 45,693 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting brackets and outer skin very heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,713 miles

Offside Front worn nr limits and worn off on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2015 40,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front worn nr limits and worn off on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 25,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near and off side rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 25,719 miles

near and off side rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 19,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear tyres tread out of shape on inside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 19,257 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear tyres tread out of shape on inside edge

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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KY58 KNA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KY58 KNA, 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 KY58 KNA registered?

KY58 KNA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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