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KY58 TKC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,088 mi
Last recorded123,088 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 TKC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 123,088 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,137 miles

Exhaust emissions tested - Too clean to register

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tinning on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,658 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,131 miles

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

exhaust shields,undertrays and engine covers fitted as standard,obscuring some testable components.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,517 miles

205/55/16 91W michelin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking check

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

205/55/16 91W michelin

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking check

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,036 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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 TKC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

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

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