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CA57 LDC

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,918 mi
Last recorded196,918 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 LDC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2022 196,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 177,337 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 156,111 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 156,111 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 136,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 136,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 99,920 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,015 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,124 miles

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,619 miles

n/s/r brake pad 3mm

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 34,155 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 LDC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

CA57 LDC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is CA57 LDC safe to buy?

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