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AM58 TWN

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 TWN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,103 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 131,186 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 123,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 117,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 111,104 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 106,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,890 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,202 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 95,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 87,844 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,803 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2012 57,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 57,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 38,442 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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AM58 TWN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM58 TWN, 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 AM58 TWN registered?

AM58 TWN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is AM58 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM58 TWN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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