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LR58 CXX

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,797 mi
Last recorded129,797 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 CXX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 115,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,697 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box correded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 96,592 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box correded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,510 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Fail 7 Dec 2018 89,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 14 Dec 2017 82,741 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2017 82,741 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 76,641 miles

Front brake discs, some wear

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot perishing ,small hole allowing some grease out (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low and cuts to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel ,some bind when wheel rotated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a chunk out of the outer side wall

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 52,631 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,855 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 33,435 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,521 miles

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

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

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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LR58 CXX is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR58 CXX, 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 LR58 CXX registered?

LR58 CXX is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is LR58 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 CXX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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