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WN08 LKO

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,475 mi
Last recorded128,475 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 LKO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 128,475 miles

FRONT END DAMAGED ( BONNET AND BUMPER )

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 117,759 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2025 117,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 109,737 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 109,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 105,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise osf tyre has cracks

Pass 27 May 2022 102,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 97,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2021 97,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 92,294 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 92,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,706 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 57,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,346 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front tyre has cracks in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,698 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2013 38,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,931 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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WN08 LKO is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKO, 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 WN08 LKO registered?

WN08 LKO is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WN08 LKO safe to buy?

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