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LV58 WHN

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,533 mi
Last recorded88,533 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 WHN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,533 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,853 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 79,636 miles

unable to check all rear seat belts dogs bed /covers in back seat area ect.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,774 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

unable to check rear seat belts animal basket and cover on rear seats.

Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,761 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))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

unable to check rear seat belts animal basket and cover on rear seats.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,586 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge and tread cracking and sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2017 46,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn inner edge and tread cracking and sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,372 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 30,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 25,661 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,605 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,476 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 WHN is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV58 WHN?

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What year was LV58 WHN registered?

LV58 WHN is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is LV58 WHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 WHN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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