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LC08 UGK

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UGK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 156,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive black smoke, likely damage to test equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect See headlamp lens defect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2025 148,995 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 148,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2024 138,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 136,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,415 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 122,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn & Cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded.

Pass 8 Aug 2020 114,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and rear selincer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side and near side (slightly on top (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 114,167 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure center and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear and rear selincer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Off side and near side (slightly on top (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 112,934 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s&n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded,hanger broken.front reg plate slightly poor condition.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,999 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted.exhaust slightly corroded,hanger broken.front reg plate slightly poor condition.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,407 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Oct 2016 76,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,906 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,044 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 41,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,529 miles

screen chipped

Pass 7 May 2011 19,916 miles

nearside front tyre perished

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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LC08 UGK is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LC08 UGK, 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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LC08 UGK is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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