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RK58 ORC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,178 mi
Last recorded201,178 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 ORC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 201,178 miles

front washers just ok

rear tyres worn to about 3mm tread

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 195,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and nearside rear and the nearside front ()

Front Washers have weak effort - just okay at time of test

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin and mountings corroded - just okay at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2021 180,425 miles

n/s wiper blade just ok

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 180,425 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

n/s wiper blade just ok

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind on brake when turned by hand (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted in n/s and o/s ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 142,366 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 142,366 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,315 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

top o/s turbo hose not securely mounted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 125,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,814 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,814 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard on both edges 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below service standard 205/55 r16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,077 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 19 Oct 2015 86,077 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 42,274 miles

Small stonechips on windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 27,116 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,428 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,428 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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RK58 ORC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RK58 ORC, 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

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What year was RK58 ORC registered?

RK58 ORC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is RK58 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 ORC shows 21 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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