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LB57 VRX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,271 mi
Last recorded146,271 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 VRX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 146,271 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking lightly

tailgate latch operation could be improved

Fail 4 Apr 2025 146,271 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust in poor condition and leaking lightly

tailgate latch operation could be improved

Pass 19 Apr 2024 133,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 133,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,826 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 120,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,292 miles

Nearside Rear tyre some uneven wear on inside edge.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre some wear on inside edge.

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,860 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and worn on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre under 3mm and worn on inside edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 77,932 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 77,932 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,903 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyre some wear on inside edge and some cracking on outer side walls.

nearside rear tyre some cracking outer side wall.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,221 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyre some wear on inside edge and some cracking on outer side walls.

nearside rear tyre some cracking outer side wall.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,656 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,959 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VRX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

LB57 VRX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is LB57 VRX safe to buy?

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