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KY58 KUU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,525 mi
Last recorded197,525 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 197,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 192,021 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 171,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 141,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,183 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,617 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 75,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,548 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 37,112 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 KUU 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

KY58 KUU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is KY58 KUU safe to buy?

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