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WV08 LJC

2008 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,011 mi
Last recorded224,011 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LJC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 224,011 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 221,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 221,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 185,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 115,117 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre rear seat belt catch cover missing.

passenger front wiper blade poor wipe quality.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 75,192 miles

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

centre rear seat belt catch cover missing.

passenger front wiper blade poor wipe quality.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,262 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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WV08 LJC is a 2008 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 LJC, 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 WV08 LJC registered?

WV08 LJC is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is WV08 LJC safe to buy?

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