2008 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · KY08 AHE

The 2008 SEAT Altea remains roadworthy, with the most recent MOT on 6 February 2026 at 115,586 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the supplied test history the maintenance trend is stable, showing uninterrupted passes from February 2024 through to February 2026, each with a clean advisory sheet. The anomalous fail and pass logged on 18 November 2022 at identical mileage does not indicate a worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation reflects typical low use for an eighteen-year-old hatchback. The odometer read 104,857 miles on 18 November 2022, rose to 108,612 miles by 2 February 2024, then 112,197 miles on 20 January 2025, and 115,586 miles on 6 February 2026. This averages around 3,400 miles per year, far below national norms and implying gentle motoring. The record is sparse but free of faults; the same-day fail and pass with no defects suggests an administrative quirk rather than neglected upkeep. Prior keepers addressed minor consumables such as tyres and wiper blades proactively, as zero advisories appear across four years. A buyer must still inspect age-sensitive components that MOT passes may overlook until failure. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for wear or corrosion, and assess structural integrity beneath sills and subframes for latent rust. The tester recorded no exhaust emissions issues, yet a 2008 vehicle merits a visual check of the catalytic converter and pipework. Confirm the November 2022 DVSA anomaly to ensure no hidden failure preceded the retest.