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PK58 JZU

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,050 mi
Last recorded131,050 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 JZU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,050 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve one clamp corroded and broke not blowing still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside ball joint dust boot split

offside track rod end dust boot split

Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve one clamp corroded and broke not blowing still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside ball joint dust boot split

offside track rod end dust boot split

Pass 16 Feb 2024 129,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 124,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 118,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,949 miles

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

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

back box outer casing and slight blow

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure before fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

back box outer casing and slight blow

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,276 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,477 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 82,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,358 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,751 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)

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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PK58 JZU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK58 JZU, 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 PK58 JZU registered?

PK58 JZU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is PK58 JZU safe to buy?

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