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LB57 NEO

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,416 mi
Last recorded28,416 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 NEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 28,416 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 28,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 27,640 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 26,520 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 25,563 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 25,563 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 24,991 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 23,993 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,963 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 22,056 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 20,231 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 20,231 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,762 miles

Front number plate in poor condition - Rear number plate cracked.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 18,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate in poor condition - Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,007 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,129 miles

O/S/R tyre side wall perished.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 12,486 miles

Wipers poor - rear number plate cracked - both front tyres worn low - nearside rear wheel arch damaged- slight leak to rear box weld- all outer tyre walls cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 12,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Wipers poor - rear number plate cracked - both front tyres worn low - nearside rear wheel arch damaged- slight leak to rear box weld- all outer tyre walls cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,181 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer sidewalls

Front wipers smearing

Rear number plate cracked

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 NEO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB57 NEO, 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 LB57 NEO registered?

LB57 NEO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is LB57 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 NEO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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