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LG58 YBB

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,570 mi
Last recorded149,570 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YBB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,570 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 149,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 138,042 miles

engine mounts slightly worn

Fail 31 Oct 2022 138,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine mounts slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,710 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still functions

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

driver sun vizor missing

rear wiper missing

Fail 1 Nov 2021 127,710 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing but still functions

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

coolant level on minimum

driver sun vizor missing

rear wiper missing

Pass 26 Oct 2020 119,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly cracking

Nearside Front seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre 1mm on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2019 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre 1mm on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Seatbelt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 86,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seatbelt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,365 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,651 miles

N/S/R tyre outer sidewall cracking

O/S/R outer tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low on edges - nearside rear tyre cracking - o/s/f b pillar trim loose - offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,678 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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LG58 YBB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LG58 YBB, 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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LG58 YBB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2008.

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