2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · LR08 YML

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 December 2024 at 143,757 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance history shows a consistent pattern of immediate rectification following test failures. In both 2023 and 2024, the car failed just days before a pass, suggesting the previous owner was proactive in addressing non-compliance issues to ensure the vehicle remained legal for the road rather than allowing mechanical faults or structural neglect. At 143,757 miles, this 18-year-old Altea has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which aligns closely with national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows steady usage over time, with 9,259 miles covered between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, and another 2,299 miles between October 2022 and December 2023. This regular interval suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stationary use, which often protects rubber components and prevents the seizing of brake calipers. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension components and underbody, as high-mileage vehicles often exhibit worn control arm bushes and coil springs. While the recent records are clean of advisories, the age of the car necessitates a close look at structural integrity, specifically regarding sills and surface corrosion on the exhaust system. Given the history of minor failures followed by passes, verifying the condition of fluid leaks and brake hardware is advisable to ensure that the issues addressed in previous tests were not masking deeper mechanical wear.