2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · EU57 PLZ
2008 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 139,531 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU57 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/03/2026
- 139,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU57 PLZ 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 (EU57 PLZ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EU57 PLZ Mileage History
- 20/03/2024134,987 mi
- 21/03/2024134,988 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2025137,357 mi+2,369 mi
- 20/03/2025137,357 mi
- 23/03/2026139,531 mi+2,174 mi
Average of roughly 2,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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