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CA57 LCW

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LCW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 50,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,381 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,615 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,587 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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CA57 LCW 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 100%.

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 CA57 LCW, 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 CA57 LCW registered?

CA57 LCW is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is CA57 LCW safe to buy?

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