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LT08 VYP

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VYP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 117,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,501 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,173 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,806 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,374 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,828 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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LT08 VYP is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT08 VYP, 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 LT08 VYP registered?

LT08 VYP is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is LT08 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT08 VYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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