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LV08 KFE

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 KFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 149,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 121,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 106,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 100,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,396 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 91,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,414 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

child seats fitted to rear seats

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 71,315 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,768 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges advise wheel alignment.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,289 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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LV08 KFE is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV08 KFE, 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 LV08 KFE registered?

LV08 KFE is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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