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W5 HCB

2008 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,685 mi
Last recorded58,685 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea80,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 HCB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 58,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,399 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 51,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,914 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 33,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,759 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 28,759 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 27,539 miles

Offside Driveshaft slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 26,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 25,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 23,957 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 22,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,598 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 17,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 14,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 12,312 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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W5 HCB is a 2008 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 80,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W5 HCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W5 HCB registered?

W5 HCB is a 2008 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is W5 HCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 HCB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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