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SG58 DKJ

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1894cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,970 mi
Last recorded168,970 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DKJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,894cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 168,970 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 168,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 165,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 154,773 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 154,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 135,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 123,807 miles

front tyres and nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,768 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,830 miles

front tyres bald on inside edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 100,830 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres bald on inside edges

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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SG58 DKJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,894cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG58 DKJ, 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

How do I check the history of SG58 DKJ?

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What year was SG58 DKJ registered?

SG58 DKJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is SG58 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG58 DKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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