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LX58 LHM

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,201 mi
Last recorded155,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 LHM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 155,201 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 225.45.17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 155,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, 225.45.17 91Y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 151,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 151,170 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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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LX58 LHM is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LX58 LHM, 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 LX58 LHM registered?

LX58 LHM is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is LX58 LHM safe to buy?

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