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LB57 NEF

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NEF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,102 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,102 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 105,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 May 2014 81,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 81,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 72,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,358 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls and treads perished

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,345 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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LB57 NEF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LB57 NEF, 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 LB57 NEF?

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What year was LB57 NEF registered?

LB57 NEF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is LB57 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 NEF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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