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SC08 LTV

2008 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,190 mi
Last recorded123,190 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 LTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,190 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 123,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,260 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 105,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,974 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 94,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,609 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 84,608 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,930 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 50,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant low

front brake discs very worn and lipped

offside front tyre outer sidewall badly cracked and perished

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,593 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,301 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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SC08 LTV is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC08 LTV, 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 SC08 LTV registered?

SC08 LTV is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is SC08 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 LTV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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