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KY58 TBX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 108,895 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,782 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 91,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,712 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,078 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,078 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,357 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in.

plastic under tray not allowing full inspection.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 57,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in.

plastic under tray not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,671 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,665 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear with multiple small rubber tears

Fail 18 Sep 2012 24,652 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wear with multiple small rubber tears

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 TBX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

KY58 TBX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2008.

Is KY58 TBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 TBX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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