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SEAT Altea

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,600 cc

L23 LCTMOT history

L23 LCT is a blue diesel SEAT Altea first used on 29 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L23 LCT blue SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,115 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LCT was last recorded at 140,115 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 21,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,124 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21,991 miles
Average per year
9,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,115 miles
  • 2025 – 118,124 miles
  • 2024 – 111,977 miles
  • 2023 – 111,950 miles
  • 2022 – 101,670 miles
  • 2021 – 89,119 miles
  • 2020 – 71,207 miles
  • 2019 – 53,480 miles
  • 2018 – 41,933 miles
  • 2017 – 40,990 miles
  • 2016 – 29,108 miles
  • 2015 – 25,127 miles
  • 2014 – 21,140 miles
  • 2013 – 16,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To be monitored! (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,115 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,115 miles
    Test number
    309102879575
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To be monitored! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,115 miles (+21,991)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,115 miles
    Test number
    873959044272
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge To be monitored! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    118,124 miles
    Test number
    844235409250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail118,119 miles (+6,142)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    603108143572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass111,977 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    555024591659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,950 miles (+10,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    113669410955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    423635339925
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,670 miles (+12,551)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,670 miles
    Test number
    607036883182
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads thin 2-3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,119 miles (+17,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,119 miles
    Test number
    397143170423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,207 miles (+17,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    634115792219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass53,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    374013643184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,480 miles (+11,547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    729292939390
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass41,933 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    513980218816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,990 miles (+11,882)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,990 miles
    Test number
    801953791135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened may be low recomend inspection (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low unable to confirm remaining thickness (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear park brake efficiency low 17%
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slight smearing

  15. Pass29,108 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,108 miles
    Test number
    878273434477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,127 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,127 miles
    Test number
    568834485104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,140 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    21,140 miles
    Test number
    986396294183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,521 miles
    Test number
    978201233388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 LCT

Does L23 LCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LCT is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LCT?
The MOT on L23 LCT is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LCT done?
L23 LCT was recorded at 140,115 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,607 miles a year.
Has L23 LCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LCT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 LCT 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 L23 LCT find?
L23 LCT passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to be monitored!; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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