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LX58 WEJ

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 WEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 120,254 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,418 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,418 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 100,371 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 100,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 94,327 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 87,148 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,432 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,173 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,612 miles

n/s/f wing mirror glass damged

Fail 4 Dec 2013 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f wing mirror glass damged

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 17,870 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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LX58 WEJ is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEJ, 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 LX58 WEJ registered?

LX58 WEJ is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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