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LN57 UDO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,069 mi
Last recorded31,069 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 UDO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 31,069 miles

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

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

slight play in drop link

Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 21,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 19,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2021 17,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 17,169 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 16,539 miles

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 16,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking

rear brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 15,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 15,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 14,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 14,428 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's corroded & perished up

rear brake discs corroded & pitted up

Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,998 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

rear brake discs corroded on edges quite a lot.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 13,549 miles

offside rear tyre cracked & perished on side wall.

nearside front brake flex hose cracked & perished up.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,241 miles

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover damage.

offside rear tyre has cut on tread quite deep.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 13,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover damage.

offside front tyre has nail on outer tread edges closet to edge.

offside rear tyre has cut on tread quite deep.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 12,364 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 12,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 10,381 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked & perishe up excessivly.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

rear brake disc's corrode on edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 10,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's worn & scored up excessivly.

nearside rear tyre cracked & perishe up excessivly.

offside rear tyre cracked & perishe up.

rear brake disc's corrode on edges.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,610 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,964 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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LN57 UDO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN57 UDO, 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 LN57 UDO registered?

LN57 UDO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is LN57 UDO safe to buy?

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