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LV58 CLU

2008 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,244 mi
Last recorded139,244 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 CLU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 111,896 miles

Near side rear tyre detriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 97,713 miles

nearside rear tyre has minor cracks in sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2015 97,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre has minor cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2014 87,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,627 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 68,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

smoke level high

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 CLU is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red 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 LV58 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

LV58 CLU is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LV58 CLU safe to buy?

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