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GU08 LCO

2008 Seat Altea

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,124 mi
Last recorded73,124 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LCO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 73,124 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts grinding not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 May 2024 73,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts grinding not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,700 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 70,699 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 68,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 68,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 66,704 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 64,368 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 59,232 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 55,091 miles

rear exhaust mounting is rusty and broken off but the exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,806 miles

Near side front tire starting to wear on inner edge

Offside front tire worn to 0mm on inner edge ,possible wheel alignment issue

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,698 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 30,819 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 24,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s sill trim damaged

o/s/f tyre tread cut,but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,512 miles

o/s sill trim damaged

o/s/f tyre tread cut,but not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,223 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 17,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LCO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU08 LCO, 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 GU08 LCO registered?

GU08 LCO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GU08 LCO safe to buy?

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