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KY58 TFJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,430 miles

Central locking button not working, can access doors via key

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,440 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front headlight slightly Deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,167 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Nail in O/s/f tyre also wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Washer jets poor

Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,180 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edge also perished

Fail 31 Aug 2021 66,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edge also perished

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,296 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,689 miles

Front nearside/offside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,013 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,516 miles

Emissions too low to trigger smoke meter

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,581 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 27,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre inner wall deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 22,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,505 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 TFJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFJ, 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 TFJ registered?

KY58 TFJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is KY58 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 TFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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