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LV58 CKO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 CKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 132,973 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 132,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 123,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 116,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,039 miles

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

Nearside Front top shocker mount noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat

Fail 5 Jul 2023 109,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front top shocker mount noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

drivers seat

Pass 11 Jun 2022 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 104,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55 R 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 101,416 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+ n/s.in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 101,416 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s+ n/s.in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 94,830 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 81,003 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,720 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 52,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 22,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 10,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,148 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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LV58 CKO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV58 CKO, 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 LV58 CKO registered?

LV58 CKO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is LV58 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 CKO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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