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AK58 XZB

2008 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,807 mi
Last recorded176,807 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XZB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 176,807 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine rattles

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,816 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 105,966 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished + cracked

rear no plate cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2020 105,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perished + cracked

rear no plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 89,228 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,225 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,366 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,585 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

rear no plate cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,568 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,899 miles

service light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,624 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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AK58 XZB is a 2008 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AK58 XZB, 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 AK58 XZB registered?

AK58 XZB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is AK58 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XZB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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