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OV58 KPX

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,349 mi
Last recorded139,349 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 KPX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 139,349 miles

Gearbox mounting defective unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,554 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2016 126,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 107,954 miles

front brake pads low

service light on

Fail 13 Nov 2015 107,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

service light on

Pass 8 May 2014 86,749 miles

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

O/S/R brake - slight bind

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiperblades - smearing

Fail 8 May 2014 86,749 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R brake - slight bind

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiperblades - smearing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,111 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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OV58 KPX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV58 KPX, 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 OV58 KPX registered?

OV58 KPX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is OV58 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 KPX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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