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LG08 LOD

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,891 mi
Last recorded112,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LOD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,891 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,211 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 88,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,274 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions are too clean to register a result

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,684 miles

emissions are too clean to register a result

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions are too clean to register a result on the diesel smoke tester

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 50,103 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 50,103 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Outer side lamp dim

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,655 miles

Outer side lamp dim

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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LG08 LOD is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LG08 LOD, 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 LG08 LOD registered?

LG08 LOD is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LG08 LOD safe to buy?

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