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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.

K25 LYL grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass144,197 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass136,482 miles (+14,214)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,482 miles
    Test number
    600607644935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass88,876 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,876 miles
    Test number
    754835713683
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  10. 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))
  11. Pass79,125 miles (+12,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    113928749237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,226 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    974274361881
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding on inner faces
  13. 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)
  14. Pass52,721 miles (+12,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    999946645362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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