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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 MLYMOT history

LE57 MLY is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 8 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

LE57 MLY black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
97,209 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 MLY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 MLY was last recorded at 97,209 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 6,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,836 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,373 miles
Average per year
5,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,209 miles
  • 2024 – 90,836 miles
  • 2023 – 89,086 miles
  • 2022 – 85,684 miles
  • 2021 – 82,273 miles
  • 2020 – 82,000 miles
  • 2019 – 78,862 miles
  • 2018 – 74,515 miles
  • 2017 – 70,947 miles
  • 2016 – 63,948 miles
  • 2015 – 57,071 miles
  • 2014 – 48,129 miles
  • 2013 – 41,439 miles
  • 2012 – 33,828 miles
  • 2011 – 26,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,209 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,209 miles (+6,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,209 miles
    Test number
    136422443607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,836 miles (+75)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,836 miles
    Test number
    807627063692
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,761 miles (+1,675)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    831882623812
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure the bracket has corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass89,086 miles (+3,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,086 miles
    Test number
    430219522518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass85,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    607475143931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,684 miles (+3,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    346239618406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    116248981167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,273 miles (+273)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    262273146483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    702658587239
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,000 miles (+3,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,000 miles
    Test number
    218984818421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    851489611799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,862 miles (+4,347)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,862 miles
    Test number
    340283742001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass74,515 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,515 miles
    Test number
    265254063649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,378 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    623056111557
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail74,376 miles (+3,429)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    568486722466
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner & outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass70,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    455777015612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,947 miles (+6,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    636176234840
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass63,948 miles (+6,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    929543494302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass57,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    108000445013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,071 miles (+8,942)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,071 miles
    Test number
    587070545070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass48,129 miles (+6,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    269294914006
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass41,439 miles (+7,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,439 miles
    Test number
    458529933006
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass33,828 miles (+7,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    938699632072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass26,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,744 miles
    Test number
    755799511003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE57 MLY

Does LE57 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 MLY expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 MLY?
The MOT on LE57 MLY expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 MLY done?
LE57 MLY was recorded at 97,209 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 5,006 miles a year.
Has LE57 MLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 MLY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 MLY 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 LE57 MLY find?
LE57 MLY passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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