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MK58 XDP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 XDP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 129,136 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box skin loose/rattling

Fail 12 Jul 2023 123,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box skin loose/rattling

Pass 17 Jun 2022 118,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust sleeve lamp broke and in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2021 114,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust sleeve lamp broke and in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,284 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 109,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting missing (rotted away) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear rear bumper impact beam missing

rear exhaust box outer skin catching rear subframe

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,751 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,412 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 91,323 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 91,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 82,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box rusted and worn

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,796 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 47,137 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 23 Jul 2011 38,755 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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MK58 XDP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK58 XDP, 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 MK58 XDP registered?

MK58 XDP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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