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LV58 WHR

2008 Seat Altea XL

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,036 mi
Last recorded162,036 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 WHR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 162,036 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

slight blow on exhaust at rear section

Fail 22 Jan 2019 162,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

slight blow on exhaust at rear section

Pass 24 Jan 2018 136,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 136,498 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,319 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)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 82,319 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,738 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 57,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,363 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,370 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

air bag light on

Fail 5 Dec 2011 37,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,214 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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LV58 WHR is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 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 XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV58 WHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LV58 WHR registered?

LV58 WHR is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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