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LS57 TWP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 TWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 137,871 miles

Exhaust hanger broken at rear box.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 113,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,776 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,254 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 63,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,429 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 39,481 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 29,830 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,569 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)

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 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

LS57 TWP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LS57 TWP safe to buy?

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