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KY58 TJU

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,205 mi
Last recorded184,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 TJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 184,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 177,213 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 177,213 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 166,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 166,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 151,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and arm mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness felt when wheel turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and arm mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers slight streaking

Fail 9 Apr 2021 151,099 miles

Emissions not tested too smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split advise replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refit bulb correct way round (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cleaned lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and arm mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced cleaned lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness felt when wheel turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring and arm mount areas slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers slight streaking

Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,645 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust no blow sleave clamps deteriorating and rear silencer outer skin deteriorating (touching heat shielding

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs deterioration narrow end by clip (signs slight grease seepage starting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 125,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb does not look as if in properly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust no blow sleave clamps deteriorating and rear silencer outer skin deteriorating (touching heat shielding

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs deterioration narrow end by clip (signs slight grease seepage starting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on min mark

Pass 23 Mar 2019 100,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,354 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 71,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 47,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 37,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 28,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,745 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 20,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,291 miles

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

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 TJU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

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

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