2007 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · KU07 CFO

The 2007 SEAT Altea currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 8 January 2026 at 123,881 miles, with zero defects recorded. This clean pass, following an earlier failure on 6 January 2026 at the identical mileage, indicates a resolving maintenance trend rather than a worsening one. The January 2026 failure carried no recorded defects, suggesting the retest was a procedural or administrative formality rather than a mechanical repair. The maintenance record across recent years is stable, with no recurring faults, advisories, or serious mechanical or structural defects appearing in any test. Mileage progression is consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age. The Altea covered 3,747 miles between the December 2024 test at 120,134 miles and the January 2026 test at 123,881 miles, averaging roughly 3,200 miles per year over that period. The earlier interval from January 2024 at 116,266 miles to December 2024 at 120,134 miles shows 3,868 miles in approximately eleven months, which is broadly in line with the vehicle's overall lifetime average of around 6,500 miles per year. No unusual gaps or sudden spikes in mileage accumulation are evident from the supplied records. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The absence of recorded defects is encouraging, but MOT tests are point-in-time assessments and do not guarantee ongoing reliability. At nearly 19 years old and 123,881 miles, the Altea's suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close scrutiny for age-related deterioration, even if no faults were flagged. The braking system, including calipers, discs, and brake lines, should be inspected for corrosion or uneven wear, particularly given the vehicle's age. Underbody and structural corrosion is a common concern on vehicles of this era, so checking the sills, subframes, and floor pan for rust or previous repairs is advisable. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should also be examined for condition and emissions compliance between test dates. Tyre condition and age, including the spare, deserve attention as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. A short road test will reveal any gearbox, clutch, or steering issues that a static inspection might miss.