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MA58 XLS

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,301 mi
Last recorded95,301 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 XLS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,301 miles

Rear brake discs showing signs

Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads wearing thin

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,634 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,721 miles

Nearside Rear 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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MA58 XLS is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA58 XLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA58 XLS?

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What year was MA58 XLS registered?

MA58 XLS is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MA58 XLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA58 XLS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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