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SG58 FTV

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 FTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,731 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,480 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2023 97,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Rear Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension Bushes Deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,768 miles

rear exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2022 91,631 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,271 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 75,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 69,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 63,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 63,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,917 miles

BACK BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE LOW (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BACK BOX CORRODED AND SLIGHT BLOW

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE LOW (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,780 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,175 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 44,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,393 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,741 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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SG58 FTV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FTV, 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 SG58 FTV registered?

SG58 FTV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SG58 FTV safe to buy?

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