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KY58 KUW

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 KUW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 134,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking on outer edge and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking across tread and slight damage to outer edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 134,296 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Bulb out, replaced during test. (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking on outer edge and across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking across tread and slight damage to outer edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 129,630 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 119,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,287 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Lower under cover fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 107,164 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Lower under cover fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,366 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 92,366 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 84,789 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

all under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 84,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 15% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,201 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,010 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,802 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 58,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,472 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 43,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,810 miles

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)

engine cover missing

variouse under covers fitted

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 KUW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

KY58 KUW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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