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SEAT Altea

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

W5 HCBMOT history

W5 HCB is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

W5 HCB grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,685 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 HCB was last recorded at 58,685 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 7,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,399 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,286 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,685 miles
  • 2025 – 51,399 miles
  • 2024 – 43,914 miles
  • 2023 – 37,520 miles
  • 2022 – 33,123 miles
  • 2020 – 28,759 miles
  • 2019 – 27,539 miles
  • 2018 – 26,995 miles
  • 2017 – 25,852 miles
  • 2016 – 23,957 miles
  • 2015 – 22,702 miles
  • 2014 – 20,598 miles
  • 2013 – 17,615 miles
  • 2012 – 14,607 miles
  • 2011 – 12,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,685 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,685 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,685 miles
    Test number
    165223841802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    848679627638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,399 miles (+7,485)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    351938291689
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass43,914 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    43,914 miles
    Test number
    867859644605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,520 miles (+4,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    871449113525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing severely cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass33,123 miles (+4,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,123 miles
    Test number
    873027926086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass28,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    935725057702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,759 miles (+1,220)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    819102679553
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass27,539 miles (+544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    932085148994
    • AdvisoryOffside Driveshaft slightly corroded
  10. Pass26,995 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    26,995 miles
    Test number
    379070044280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,852 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    906683998495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,957 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,957 miles
    Test number
    663235308457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,702 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,702 miles
    Test number
    406698635188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,598 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,598 miles
    Test number
    486640044121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,615 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,615 miles
    Test number
    177800843141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,607 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,607 miles
    Test number
    205847432168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,312 miles
    Test number
    228973641110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 HCB

Does W5 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 HCB is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 HCB?
The MOT on W5 HCB is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 HCB done?
W5 HCB was recorded at 58,685 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has W5 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 HCB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 HCB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W5 HCB find?
W5 HCB passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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