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M111 LYO

2008 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 LYO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 115,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 114,734 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,967 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,118 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside tyres outer walls scuffed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,243 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

offside front tyre perished on outer sidewall tyre damage (ran flat)

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

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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M111 LYO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M111 LYO, 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 M111 LYO registered?

M111 LYO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is M111 LYO safe to buy?

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