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SEAT Altea XL

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

A12 PFJMOT history

A12 PFJ is a silver diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 30 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

A12 PFJ silver SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,350 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 PFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea XL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

A12 PFJ was last recorded at 115,350 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 7,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,042 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,308 miles
Average per year
8,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,350 miles
  • 2025 – 108,042 miles
  • 2024 – 101,221 miles
  • 2023 – 96,893 miles
  • 2022 – 83,544 miles
  • 2021 – 79,763 miles
  • 2020 – 72,905 miles
  • 2019 – 65,427 miles
  • 2018 – 50,460 miles
  • 2017 – 37,881 miles
  • 2016 – 29,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,350 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sheared at front flex (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,350 miles (+7,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,350 miles
    Test number
    184992431300
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sheared at front flex (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass108,042 miles (+6,821)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    618905999295
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass101,221 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,221 miles
    Test number
    152281110528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,893 miles (+4,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    203756465125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass92,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    420935287547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,582 miles (+9,038)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    468110723446
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass83,544 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    463585170199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    122955444750
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail79,763 miles (+6,858)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,763 miles
    Test number
    279902865688
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass72,905 miles (+7,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    888366957824
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both severely worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,427 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    953463671273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,339 miles (+10,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    543371714252
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
  13. Pass50,460 miles (+12,579)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    468003813650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,881 miles (+7,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,881 miles
    Test number
    676635200508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Has side wall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Side wall cracking
  15. Pass29,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    731598984677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,958 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    143854224089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A12 PFJ

Does A12 PFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 PFJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 PFJ?
The MOT on A12 PFJ is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 PFJ done?
A12 PFJ was recorded at 115,350 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 8,133 miles a year.
Has A12 PFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 PFJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 PFJ 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 A12 PFJ find?
A12 PFJ failed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects: emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sheared at front flex.

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