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SV58 PGX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,964 mi
Last recorded150,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 PGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,964 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,767 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,619 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 130,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,469 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 107,092 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 107,092 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2017 81,762 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 68,519 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 52,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,252 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,946 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 31,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PGX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGX, 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

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What year was SV58 PGX registered?

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

Is SV58 PGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 PGX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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