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EN08 LWL

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,525 mi
Last recorded33,525 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 33,525 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 29,387 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 29,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 23,321 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 20,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 19,229 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 17,846 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 12,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,445 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 8,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,259 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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EN08 LWL is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EN08 LWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN08 LWL?

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What year was EN08 LWL registered?

EN08 LWL is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EN08 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 LWL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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