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KY58 KSV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,331 mi
Last recorded97,331 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KSV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 97,331 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Central Exhaust bracket snapped, system still supported

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,715 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front corrosion to discs

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,143 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,143 miles

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

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,327 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 49,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,729 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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KY58 KSV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSV, 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 KY58 KSV registered?

KY58 KSV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is KY58 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 KSV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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