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LV58 XLE

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,063 mi
Last recorded143,063 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 XLE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 143,063 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 143,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 119,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 115,216 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 115,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,068 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,944 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,159 miles

offside rear wheel buckled badly

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 51,679 miles

All 4 alloy wheels buckled.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,513 miles

Nsr inner wheel rim badly buckled.

Nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,157 miles

Nsr tyre out of shape on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XLE is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 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 XLE, 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 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV58 XLE registered?

LV58 XLE is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is LV58 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 XLE 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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