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SV58 PGK

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 PGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 144,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wings corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,645 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 135,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,406 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components rusty

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,928 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

under carriage susp components /pipes etc newly under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,319 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 951,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,358 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,573 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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SV58 PGK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SV58 PGK, 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 SV58 PGK?

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What year was SV58 PGK registered?

SV58 PGK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is SV58 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 PGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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