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LD58 VAV

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,558 mi
Last recorded61,558 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 VAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,188 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,310 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 43,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 43,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,651 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 26,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,066 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 10,666 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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LD58 VAV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LD58 VAV, 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 LD58 VAV registered?

LD58 VAV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is LD58 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 VAV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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