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SV58 PLN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 PLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2021 85,940 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 64,861 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 34,210 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,692 miles

both front tyres cracking between treads/worn on shoulders

cracking on o/s/r sidewall/between treads. 205/55x16

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall/treads

Fail 8 Sep 2015 31,692 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyres cracking between treads/worn on shoulders

cracking on o/s/r sidewall/between treads. 205/55x16

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall/treads

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,795 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,221 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 17,913 miles

both front and rear tyres perished

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 PLN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PLN, 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 SV58 PLN registered?

SV58 PLN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SV58 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 PLN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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