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GU08 LBV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,121 mi
Last recorded87,121 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,121 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,314 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,800 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,680 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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GU08 LBV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU08 LBV, 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

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What year was GU08 LBV registered?

GU08 LBV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is GU08 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 LBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU08 LBV have outstanding finance?

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