2008 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · KY08 AET

The 2008 SEAT Altea presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 7 May 2025 at 142,277 miles which passed with no defects recorded. Prior tests in May 2024 at 139,121 miles and October 2021 at 130,208 miles also passed cleanly, showing no escalating mechanical concerns across the available record. The odometer reads 142,277 miles against an eighteen-year lifespan, equating to roughly 7,900 miles per year which is typical for the vehicle's age. A notable gap exists between the October 2021 and October 2022 tests where the car covered only about 3,750 miles, then a further 5,163 miles to the 2024 test. The DVSA entry for 31 October 2022 shows a failed test at 133,598 miles immediately followed by a pass at 133,958 miles on the same day with no defects listed, indicating a likely administrative or retest anomaly rather than a genuine fault. Given the clean advisory history, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues appear in the data. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody for rust, given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise flag early wear. The same-day fail and pass in October 2022 warrants verification that the V5C and DVSA portal reflect consistent identity and no suppressed defects. Previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, with no evidence of skipped consumable replacements or neglected tyre tread across the recorded tests. The sparse but clean record suggests light, consistent use rather than hard driving, though the lack of advisories on a car of this age should be treated with measured scepticism until a physical examination confirms component condition.