2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · FV08 AAY
2008 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 53,626 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV08 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 53,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
FV08 AAY Mileage History
- 04/05/202347,275 mi
- 10/05/202447,968 mi+693 mi
- 30/04/202550,734 mi+2,766 mi
- 01/05/202653,626 mi+2,892 mi
- 01/05/202653,626 mi
Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV08 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Seat Altea (FV08 AAY) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (FV08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as FV08AAY.
SUZUKI
SX4
SUZUKI
SX4
SUZUKI
SX4
SEAT
LEON
SEAT
LEON
SEAT
LEON STYLANCE TDI
SEAT
LEON
SEAT
IBIZA
SEAT
ALTEA
NISSAN
QASHQAI
NISSAN
350 Z
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
SEAT ALTEA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.