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KY58 KTO

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 132,007 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body cover fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2025 124,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under body cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,656 miles

Offside Front tyre low presher o/s/f

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,716 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust mounts

Front brakes imbalance 36% limit 50%

Front outer c/v boot at n/s splitting/cracked

Front tyre at o/s worn on edges will soon need changing

Handbrake cable at n/s outer cover cracked

Plat in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Screw in n/r rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,856 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear brake at o/s dragging

Pass 30 Nov 2019 94,766 miles

Front brake at o/s dragging

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2019 94,690 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake at o/s dragging

Play in o/s front anti roll bar link rod

Rear tyre at n/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,576 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2018 90,556 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front brake pads low

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,241 miles

Front brake pads low??

Fail 8 Dec 2017 85,240 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads low??

Pass 2 Dec 2016 76,497 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s

Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,350 miles

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2014 55,666 miles

Rear disc pads low will soon need changing.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,541 miles

Nail in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 35,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 24,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KY58 KTO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KTO, 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 KTO registered?

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

Is KY58 KTO safe to buy?

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