
SEAT Altea
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
K25 LYLMOT history
K25 LYL is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 13 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 144,197 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 144,197 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K25 LYL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- SEAT
- Model
- Altea
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 13 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K25 LYL was last recorded at 144,197 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,697 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,500 miles
- Average per year
- 9,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,197 miles
- 2024 – 141,697 miles
- 2023 – 139,061 miles
- 2022 – 136,482 miles
- 2021 – 122,268 miles
- 2020 – 104,358 miles
- 2019 – 88,876 miles
- 2018 – 79,125 miles
- 2017 – 66,226 miles
- 2016 – 52,721 miles
- 2015 – 40,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Spring pan bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front discs corroding on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,197 miles (+2,500)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 144,197 miles
- Test number
- 447095364776
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Spring pan bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass141,697 miles (+2,636)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,697 miles
- Test number
- 554196150246
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 spring pan / lower suspension arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge and uneven wear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion and protective cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Including spring pans (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,061 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 139,061 miles
- Test number
- 640288917939
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail139,009 miles (+2,527)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,009 miles
- Test number
- 571340030391
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box / pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass136,482 miles (+14,214)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 136,482 miles
- Test number
- 600607644935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,268 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 122,268 miles
- Test number
- 349022542210
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail122,268 miles (+17,910)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,268 miles
- Test number
- 354491023685
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,358 miles (+15,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 104,358 miles
- Test number
- 943337012059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,876 miles (+371)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,876 miles
- Test number
- 754835713683
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass88,505 miles (+9,380)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,505 miles
- Test number
- 213024688655
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded and look to have been slightly overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring pan inner bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,125 miles (+12,899)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 79,125 miles
- Test number
- 113928749237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,226 miles (+136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 66,226 miles
- Test number
- 974274361881
- AdvisoryFront discs corroding on inner faces
Fail66,090 miles (+13,369)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,090 miles
- Test number
- 193087863384
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront discs corroding on inner faces
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,721 miles (+12,580)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 52,721 miles
- Test number
- 999946645362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,141 miles
- Test number
- 855554955003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K25 LYL
- Does K25 LYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 LYL is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K25 LYL?
- The MOT on K25 LYL is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K25 LYL done?
- K25 LYL was recorded at 144,197 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,691 miles a year.
- Has K25 LYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K25 LYL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on K25 LYL 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 K25 LYL find?
- K25 LYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: central rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 spring pan bushs; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 7 more.
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