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WN08 LKG

2008 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1604cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,321 mi
Last recorded92,321 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 LKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,604cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 92,321 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off craked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp cracked

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 92,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off craked (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp cracked

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front electric window inoperative

Nearside Rear central locking faulty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tailgate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2019 80,346 miles

Damage to tailgate

Nearside Front window inoperative

Nearside Rear central locking fault - doesn't unlock

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 80,346 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to tailgate

Nearside Front window inoperative

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

Nearside Rear central locking fault - doesn't unlock

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,619 miles

Nearside Front electric window inoperative from nearside door switch - ok from drivers door

Nearside Rear central locking doesn't unlock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge & 1.6 - 4.0 mm on rest of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 78,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 - 2.0 mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front electric window inoperative from nearside door switch - ok from drivers door

Nearside Rear central locking doesn't unlock

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge & 1.6 - 4.0 mm on rest of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,438 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,696 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,431 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,628 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,497 miles

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

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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WN08 LKG is a 2008 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WN08 LKG, 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 WN08 LKG registered?

WN08 LKG is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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