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SF58 RXW

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,368 mi
Last recorded116,368 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF58 RXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 116,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,628 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 113,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING HOLED AT STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING HOLED AT STRUT MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 109,603 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 315,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 99,788 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 95,819 miles

Nearside Front new spring has been fitted upside down

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 82,316 miles

Rear exhaust s silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tred on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake has slight drag

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,898 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,753 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 63,731 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,663 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 54,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn shoulders

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,128 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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SF58 RXW is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SF58 RXW, 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 SF58 RXW registered?

SF58 RXW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SF58 RXW safe to buy?

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