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LS57 TWM

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,732 mi
Last recorded168,732 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,732 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 168,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,260 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 157,256 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 145,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 145,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 144,121 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 144,121 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 130,548 miles

Exhaust slight leaking

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,937 miles

Both rear shockers damp

Wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,578 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs, pads getting low on nearside,

Front brake discs worn, pads getting low,

Wear on drivers seat belt.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,690 miles

Front Brake Discs are wearing on their inner faces.

Front Tyres are approaching low.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,303 miles

All Brake Discs are worn.

Recently all the Brake Pads have been replaced. they have been fitted without the use of copper lubricant so may seize/bind in the future.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,706 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking at base of tread

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,106 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 22,061 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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LS57 TWM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS57 TWM, 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 LS57 TWM registered?

LS57 TWM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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