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SEAT Altea

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LM61 RLUMOT history

LM61 RLU is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LM61 RLU grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,586 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 RLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 RLU was last recorded at 117,586 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 4,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,233 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,353 miles
Average per year
5,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,586 miles
  • 2025 – 113,233 miles
  • 2024 – 106,692 miles
  • 2023 – 96,897 miles
  • 2022 – 86,132 miles
  • 2021 – 72,886 miles
  • 2020 – 71,453 miles
  • 2019 – 69,813 miles
  • 2018 – 67,616 miles
  • 2017 – 62,557 miles
  • 2016 – 56,122 miles
  • 2015 – 53,832 miles
  • 2014 – 53,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,586 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,586 miles (+4,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,586 miles
    Test number
    901183592475
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass113,233 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,233 miles
    Test number
    676090265573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,692 miles (+9,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    724807133610
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass96,897 miles (+10,765)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,897 miles
    Test number
    981334455101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,132 miles (+13,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    934158959625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,886 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    682098899449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,453 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,453 miles
    Test number
    150755930683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,813 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,813 miles
    Test number
    339558546800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,616 miles (+5,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,616 miles
    Test number
    321584884805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass62,557 miles (+6,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    620658630749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  11. Pass56,122 miles (+2,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,122 miles
    Test number
    704918962088
    • AdvisoryOSR / NSR child seats fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  12. Pass53,832 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    118875405090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,392 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,392 miles
    Test number
    457356754314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LM61 RLU

Does LM61 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 RLU is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 RLU?
The MOT on LM61 RLU is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 RLU done?
LM61 RLU was recorded at 117,586 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,496 miles a year.
Has LM61 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 RLU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on LM61 RLU 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 LM61 RLU find?
LM61 RLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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