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PX58 TVC

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,122 mi
Last recorded77,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 TVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension links and arms bushes worn and perishing

exhaust mid section hanger broken

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension links and arms bushes worn and perishing

exhaust mid section hanger broken

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,496 miles

exhaust centre mount corroded and broken

Fail 5 Nov 2015 71,496 miles

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

exhaust centre mount corroded and broken

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,209 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,671 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge just meeting MOT criteria at this time

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

unable to test emissions due to exhaust gases being to clean for emissions reader to detect!

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,319 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,071 miles

both rear tyres misshaped on insides

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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PX58 TVC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX58 TVC, 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 PX58 TVC registered?

PX58 TVC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is PX58 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX58 TVC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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