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LT58 SYA

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,827 mi
Last recorded164,827 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 SYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 164,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 157,632 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 154,786 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 146,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2018 139,484 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported.

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,048 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system not insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 108,048 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system not insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 88,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,198 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,196 miles

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

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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LT58 SYA is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LT58 SYA, 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 LT58 SYA registered?

LT58 SYA is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LT58 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT58 SYA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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