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LV58 XYM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,211 mi
Last recorded136,211 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 XYM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 136,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 120,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 120,558 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 102,834 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 102,833 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,174 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,566 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 56,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,070 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 XYM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYM, 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

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What year was LV58 XYM registered?

LV58 XYM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LV58 XYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 XYM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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