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SEAT Altea

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L16 HTYMOT history

L16 HTY is a white diesel SEAT Altea first used on 24 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 67,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

L16 HTY white SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
67,316 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HTY was last recorded at 67,316 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 1,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,403 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,913 miles
Average per year
5,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,316 miles
  • 2024 – 65,403 miles
  • 2023 – 62,916 miles
  • 2022 – 58,564 miles
  • 2021 – 52,217 miles
  • 2020 – 48,307 miles
  • 2019 – 42,017 miles
  • 2018 – 36,070 miles
  • 2017 – 27,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,316 miles (+1,913)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    547870823686
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,403 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,403 miles
    Test number
    137493479621
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail65,392 miles (+2,476)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    523068678186
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low aim cannot be adjusted - headlamp lens faulty (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp aim cannot be adjusted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mounts corroded on arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,916 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    577611515174
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail62,914 miles (+4,350)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    559226702301
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken / not fully attached (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,564 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    861536190139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,217 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    163855407537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,307 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    841444454091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,017 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    361377667330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,070 miles (+8,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,070 miles
    Test number
    112640954138
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

  11. Pass27,825 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,825 miles
    Test number
    967520412446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    395247072126
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Questions about L16 HTY

Does L16 HTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HTY is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 HTY?
The MOT on L16 HTY is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 HTY done?
L16 HTY was recorded at 67,316 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 5,078 miles a year.
Has L16 HTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HTY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 HTY 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 L16 HTY find?
L16 HTY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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