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GP57 LCG

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,364 mi
Last recorded131,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 LCG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,364 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 123,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 111,507 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 111,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 100,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 89,502 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 81,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,236 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 79,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,587 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 13 Jul 2017 74,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn edge and tread damaged

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 31 May 2016 71,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,807 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 66,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,363 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,881 miles

both side headlamp beamimages deteriating

nearside rear tyre sidewall pdamage and close to limit advise replacement

offside outer cv boot has sings of grease split around clip advise replacement

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,880 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both side headlamp beamimages deteriating

front no/plate deteriating

nearside rear tyre sidewall pdamage and close to limit advise replacement

offside outer cv boot has sings of grease split around clip advise replacement

Fail 8 Dec 2012 50,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has a cut to side wall close to cords

rear pads appear low

sillcovers fitted unable to acess sills

Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perrishing

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has a cut to side wall close to cords

rear pads appear low

sillcovers fitted unable to acess sills

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,809 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre side wall (not to cords)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of engine bay due to covers fitted

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 338,208 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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GP57 LCG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP57 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP57 LCG registered?

GP57 LCG is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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