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LG57 FTF

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,469 mi
Last recorded74,469 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 FTF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 74,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 74,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 52,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 52,097 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 48,816 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 40,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 40,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn down to 3mm [Fulda 205/55 X R16W].

Offside Front Tyre tread worn down to 3mm. [Fulda 205/55 X R16W].

Windscreen damage in zone 'A'

Pass 15 Mar 2017 30,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 30,770 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,655 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 27,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 22,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 18,400 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 14,528 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut to sidewall ( no chord shoeing ).

Pass 10 Jan 2012 10,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 6,374 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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LG57 FTF is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LG57 FTF, 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 LG57 FTF registered?

LG57 FTF is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is LG57 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 FTF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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