2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · HN57 XLT
2008 SEAT Altea (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 186,467 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN57 XLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2025
- 186,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN57 XLT 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 (HN57 XLT) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 has an unsafe modification fitted wrong (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak from intercooler (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
HN57 XLT Mileage History
- 30/05/2022143,408 mi
- 30/05/2022143,410 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/2023157,725 mi+14,315 mi
- 04/06/2024172,189 mi+14,464 mi
- 02/06/2025186,467 mi+14,278 mi
Average of roughly 14,309 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Degradation(Serious)
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator DegradationSerious
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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