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CA57 LCX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,760 mi
Last recorded157,760 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 157,760 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 157,758 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 148,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 141,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 134,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,076 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,076 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 119,878 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,570 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres are cracking in treads

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres are cracking in treads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,139 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads.

Both rear tyres tread wearing unevenly.

Exhaust is blowing from the small box before the back box.

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)

Slight judder not from front brakes.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 104,288 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 104,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,282 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 89,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 75,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 74,836 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,183 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,625 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,883 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 32,881 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LCX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CA57 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

CA57 LCX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is CA57 LCX safe to buy?

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