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KY58 KRE

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KRE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,605 miles

Engine oil level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn smooth around inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn smooth around inner edge.

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,605 miles

Engine oil level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn smooth around inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre tread worn smooth around inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,303 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,303 miles

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

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,566 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing, clearing screen effectively

Fail 18 Sep 2012 36,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,571 miles

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

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 KRE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

KY58 KRE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is KY58 KRE safe to buy?

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