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KY58 TCX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,951 mi
Last recorded112,951 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,861 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,771 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,261 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,197 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,187 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 TCX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TCX, 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

How do I check the history of KY58 TCX?

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What year was KY58 TCX registered?

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

Is KY58 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 TCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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