BF58 CLY

2008 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SEAT
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 April 2027 (305 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,250 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Seat has 19 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 23,250 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage and a significant mileage jump in recent years are significant red flags for a 18-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage (57 mi/yr equivalent) before Mar 2012, followed by a significant jump to 17,251 mi/yr equivalent before Mar 2024, indicating inconsistent and potentially problematic usage patterns.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage (57 mi/yr equivalent) before Mar 2012, then a significant jump to 17,251 mi/yr equivalent before Mar 2024.
  • Recurring tyre advisories: Offside Rear Tyre (Mar 2019), Nearside Rear Tyre (Mar 2019), Nearside Front Tyre (Mar 2023) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring brake advisories: Offside Rear Tyre (Mar 2019), Nearside Rear Tyre (Mar 2019), Nearside Rear brake disc worn (Mar 2013), Offside Rear brake disc worn (Mar 2013) — multiple components.
  • Brake pipe connection leaking (Mar 2024): A dangerous defect that was immediately rectified, but indicates past neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027: Offers peace of mind for the next three years.
  • No dangerous defects since Mar 2024: The recent MOT pass in Apr 2026 indicates current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent retest history: All failures were immediately rectified, showing responsible ownership.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating: Indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 23,250 mi PASSDec 2011: 25,016 mi PASSMar 2012: 25,031 mi PASSMar 2013: 28,458 mi PASSMar 2014: 32,325 mi PASSMar 2015: 36,025 mi PASSMar 2016: 38,718 mi PASSMar 2017: 40,810 mi PASSFeb 2018: 43,553 mi PASSMar 2019: 47,777 mi PASSMar 2020: 52,466 mi FAILMar 2020: 52,466 mi PASSMar 2021: 58,554 mi PASSMar 2022: 64,720 mi PASSMar 2023: 72,948 mi PASSMar 2024: 89,963 mi FAILMar 2024: 89,963 mi PASSApr 2025: 99,882 mi PASSApr 2026: 102,550 mi PASS103k63k23kJul 2011Apr 2026

MOT test history — 17/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 23,250 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2011 PASS 25,016 mi
USER ENTERED all four brake discs corroded
Mar 2012 PASS 25,031 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 28,458 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2014 PASS 32,325 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mar 2015 PASS 36,025 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mar 2016 PASS 38,718 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 40,810 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 43,553 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 47,777 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 FAIL 52,466 mi
ADVISORY tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
DANGEROUS Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 52,466 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
Mar 2021 PASS 58,554 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 64,720 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 72,948 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 FAIL 89,963 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY rear tyres going out of shape inner
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 89,963 mi
ADVISORY rear tyres going out of shape inner
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Apr 2025 PASS 99,882 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 102,550 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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