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LG58 YAE

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,254 mi
Last recorded108,254 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YAE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 108,254 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper corners slightly detached (bumper secure)

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking & mounting brackets defective (system presently secure). (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shocks worn. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,966 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting broken bur exhaust still supported

Fail 23 Sep 2025 91,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting broken bur exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Sep 2024 76,742 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 60,972 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,305 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 58,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,716 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 49,249 miles

Exhaust corroded rear box

Front Bumper slightly damaged

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts outside wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts outside wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 40,223 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,306 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,870 miles

N/S/R tyre deep cut to sidewall and cracking noted on tread outer blocks.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,233 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LG58 YAE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG58 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG58 YAE registered?

LG58 YAE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is LG58 YAE safe to buy?

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