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AE58 AHK

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 AHK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 114,666 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,114 miles

Brake pedal spongy.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 112,041 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,001 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 105,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,046 miles

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Offside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S and O/S. ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,307 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,307 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,107 miles

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

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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AE58 AHK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE58 AHK, 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 AE58 AHK registered?

AE58 AHK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is AE58 AHK safe to buy?

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