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KY58 TGE

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld on inner edge - cuts but not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2025 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn over heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld on inner edge - cuts but not deep enough to see cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracking 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 94,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 91,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 85,726 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Under shields fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 71,590 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 71,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,586 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust centre pipe clamp very heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and very heavily worn on inner edge. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,782 miles

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 65,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,400 miles

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall & worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken Lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,515 miles

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

exhaust bracket snapped

plastic under shield damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2017 56,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust bracket snapped

plastic under shield damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deterioration cracking by treads. Strong advise Replacement.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre deterioration cracking by treads. Strong advise Replacement.

under trays and outer sill covers fitted also inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s rear tyres deterioration / cracking on sidewalls

outer sill covers fitted and inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 27,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,876 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 TGE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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