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KY58 TPU

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,546 mi
Last recorded153,546 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 TPU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 153,546 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 150,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 142,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 142,830 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,841 miles

rear reg plate cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

center exhaust clamp corroded

n/s rear reg plate light missing

o/s front coil spring corroded on lower coil, just ok at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2020 131,484 miles

front sub frame rear bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, just ok at time of test

rear reg plate cracked

slight bind on the n/s rear brake

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,432 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust mid section sleeve corroded

front sub frame rear bushes deteriorated

light misting on both rear shockers

n/s rear tyre slight cracking in tread

o/s front tyre worn on edges

slight bind from the n/s rear brake

Pass 13 Mar 2018 117,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,324 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 115,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,810 miles

1x nearside front lower ball joint securing/mounting bolts broken

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 86,425 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,387 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,953 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,751 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 TPU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

KY58 TPU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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