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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L16 PAFMOT history

L16 PAF is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 15 Jan 2013. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

L16 PAF black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
75,400 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 PAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 PAF was last recorded at 75,400 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,350 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,400 miles
  • 2023 – 71,772 miles
  • 2022 – 68,078 miles
  • 2021 – 63,364 miles
  • 2020 – 57,820 miles
  • 2019 – 51,805 miles
  • 2017 – 40,518 miles
  • 2016 – 34,467 miles
  • 2015 – 28,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,400 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    879671793621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,350 miles (+3,578)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    248887993121
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,772 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    264351199835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,078 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,078 miles
    Test number
    295051462156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,364 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,364 miles
    Test number
    392719348132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass57,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    435296542743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail57,820 miles (+6,015)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,820 miles
    Test number
    433623303766
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass51,805 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,805 miles
    Test number
    614578017780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail51,760 miles (+11,242)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,760 miles
    Test number
    859542281154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    168759135616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail40,518 miles (+6,051)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    677296199318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass34,467 miles (+5,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,467 miles
    Test number
    806929558808
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted and undertray fitted

  13. Pass28,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    137548406116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 PAF

Does L16 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 PAF expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 PAF?
The MOT on L16 PAF expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 PAF done?
L16 PAF was recorded at 75,400 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has L16 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 PAF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 PAF 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 PAF find?
L16 PAF passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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