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LG58 YAY

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,833 mi
Last recorded108,833 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 103,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,273 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 80,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 64,530 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,084 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 53,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,278 miles

condition of n/s/f tyre

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,625 miles

exhaust corroding

n/s/f wearing outer edge of tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tyre

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing between treads

Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,588 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

n/s/f wearing outer edge of tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge of tyre

o/s/r tyre slight cracking and perrishing between treads

Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,373 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 YAY is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

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

Is LG58 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 YAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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