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SEAT Altea

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L4 EFOMOT history

L4 EFO is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

L4 EFO grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2024
Mileage
189,645 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L4 EFO was last recorded at 189,645 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 7,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,121 miles · 3 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,524 miles
Average per year
10,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 189,645 miles
  • 2023 – 182,121 miles
  • 2022 – 171,590 miles
  • 2021 – 164,861 miles
  • 2020 – 159,294 miles
  • 2019 – 150,727 miles
  • 2018 – 143,014 miles
  • 2017 – 132,837 miles
  • 2016 – 130,016 miles
  • 2015 – 122,098 miles
  • 2014 – 113,657 miles
  • 2013 – 101,287 miles
  • 2012 – 88,060 miles
  • 2011 – 75,949 miles
  • 2010 – 63,254 miles
  • 2009 – 42,912 miles
  • 2008 – 25,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail189,645 miles
  • DangerousTyre has ply or cords damaged N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust system insecure Turbo Cat clamp loose & nut missing from clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on. (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorTyre obviously under inflated N/S/R Tyre has nil in tread causing slow puncture. (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryAdvise Cracking in tread O/S/R Tyre.
  • AdvisoryAdvise O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic clasp cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail189,645 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,645 miles
    Test number
    775318419700
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords damaged N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Turbo Cat clamp loose & nut missing from clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light on. (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated N/S/R Tyre has nil in tread causing slow puncture. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAdvise Cracking in tread O/S/R Tyre.
    • AdvisoryAdvise O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge.

  2. Pass182,121 miles (+10,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    182,121 miles
    Test number
    450104110448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass171,590 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    160151645140
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay broken

  4. Fail171,589 miles (+6,728)8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,589 miles
    Test number
    598496185522
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay broken

  5. Pass164,861 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,861 miles
    Test number
    467427336185
    • AdvisoryEmission's label has damage
    • AdvisoryProduct on rear lights border line

  6. Fail164,858 miles (+5,564)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,858 miles
    Test number
    840258715967
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush not attached to vehicle (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmission's label has damage
    • AdvisoryProduct on rear lights border line

  7. Pass159,294 miles (+8,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    159,294 miles
    Test number
    317099695869
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass150,727 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,727 miles
    Test number
    532192992121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,014 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,014 miles
    Test number
    207641652656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,837 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    394598172572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,016 miles (+7,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,016 miles
    Test number
    180525561539
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass122,098 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,098 miles
    Test number
    967852998728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,657 miles (+12,370)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    437967394211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,287 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    456303803345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail101,001 miles (+12,941)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    608854293229
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,060 miles (+12,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    296976992261
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass75,949 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,949 miles
    Test number
    226531001316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,841 miles (+12,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,841 miles
    Test number
    486807791202
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass63,254 miles (+20,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,254 miles
    Test number
    802746100316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,912 miles (+17,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    392302389243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,577 miles (+4,885)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,577 miles
    Test number
    824478298277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    151541478480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 EFO

Does L4 EFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 EFO expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 EFO?
The MOT on L4 EFO expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 EFO done?
L4 EFO was recorded at 189,645 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 10,405 miles a year.
Has L4 EFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EFO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L4 EFO 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 L4 EFO find?
L4 EFO failed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: tyre has ply or cords damaged n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge exposing cords.; central rear seat belt buckle damaged casing missing.; exhaust system insecure turbo cat clamp loose & nut missing from clamp., and 8 more.

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