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KY58 TWJ

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,672 mi
Last recorded164,672 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 TWJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 164,672 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 142,329 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 142,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,200 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 138,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 137,164 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 131,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 131,748 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 123,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,514 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 95,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,849 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,849 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,734 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,046 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 22,046 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 TWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

KY58 TWJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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