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WK58 TWP

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 TWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 142,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 136,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 116,085 miles

trailer socket system is cambuss wiring trailer board test o/k

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,079 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,299 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 84,299 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,751 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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WK58 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WK58 TWP, 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 WK58 TWP registered?

WK58 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is WK58 TWP safe to buy?

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