2008 SEAT Altea 1.9L Diesel · PJ58 AEM

The current roadworthiness status of this vehicle is undetermined due to a significant lapse in testing. The most recent record is from May 2022, meaning the car has not undergone a legal inspection for over four years. While the vehicle passed on 31 May 2022, the lack of any subsequent data makes it impossible to establish a current maintenance trend or confirm the car is currently fit for the road. The mileage remains static at 94,972 miles, the same figure recorded during both the failure and subsequent pass on 31 May 2022. For an 18 year old vehicle, this represents a low average of roughly 5,276 miles per year. However, the fact that the mileage has not increased in the official record since 2022 suggests the vehicle has likely been stationary for a prolonged period. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of components prone to degradation during long-term storage. Perished tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded suspension bushes are common risks for cars that stand idle. The absence of recent MOT data means there is no current verification of the structural integrity or the state of the exhaust emissions. Special attention should be paid to the braking system and fluid levels to ensure no internal corrosion has occurred since the 2022 test. A full mechanical health check is essential to identify any dormant faults that would have been flagged in a regular annual inspection cycle.