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CA57 LCZ

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,548 mi
Last recorded95,548 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 90,600 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 85,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,320 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,302 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 57,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,509 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,358 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 46,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,781 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,940 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2010 25,109 miles

body damage n/s front

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger front seat belt receiver cover broken

Pass 29 Jan 2010 25,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body damage n/s front

passenger front seat belt receiver cover broken

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 LCZ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

CA57 LCZ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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