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LC08 UGN

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,090 mi
Last recorded51,090 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 UGN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,090 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 48,362 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,196 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 46,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 43,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 37,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 34,898 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated - 205/55 16

Fail 18 Jun 2016 34,898 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres deteriorated - 205/55 16

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,721 miles

wipers smear/judder - both front tyres wearing low -front pads wearing low -rear tyres wearing.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 29,285 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,429 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,413 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 16,259 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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LC08 UGN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LC08 UGN, 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 LC08 UGN registered?

LC08 UGN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LC08 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 UGN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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