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SA58 XCV

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 XCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 83,592 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,574 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 67,829 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 59,536 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 59,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,293 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,086 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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SA58 XCV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA58 XCV, 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 SA58 XCV registered?

SA58 XCV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is SA58 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 XCV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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