2008 SEAT Altea 1.6L Petrol · FE08 APF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent recorded data. The final MOT conducted on 14 October 2021 at 103,790 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. However, because no tests have been recorded for nearly five years since that date, the vehicle is significantly overdue for its MOT and the current state of mechanical components or structural integrity cannot be verified without a fresh, comprehensive inspection. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The record shows consistent but infrequent use, moving from 96,518 miles in 2019 to 100,574 miles in 2020, and finally to 103,790 miles in 2021. This low annual mileage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished bushes or seized brake calipers, and fluid contamination due to lack of thermal cycling. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension, given the age of the Altea. Low-mileage cars often suffer from hidden corrosion on sills and subframes that develops over time rather than through distance. Check for cracking in sidewalls and signs of brake seizing, as the vehicle has likely sat stationary for extended intervals. Since the last recorded pass was so long ago, an immediate MOT is mandatory to identify any new mechanical failures or safety risks that have emerged during the period of non-use.