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SEAT Altea

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LR08 BFMMOT history

LR08 BFM is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 107,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

LR08 BFM grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
107,924 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BFM was last recorded at 107,924 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 15,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,812 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
15,112 miles
Average per year
4,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 107,924 miles
  • 2023 – 92,812 miles
  • 2022 – 83,974 miles
  • 2021 – 76,934 miles
  • 2020 – 75,889 miles
  • 2019 – 74,016 miles
  • 2018 – 71,763 miles
  • 2017 – 69,417 miles
  • 2016 – 66,818 miles
  • 2015 – 65,113 miles
  • 2014 – 62,564 miles
  • 2013 – 60,583 miles
  • 2012 – 56,102 miles
  • 2011 – 42,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,924 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,924 miles (+15,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,924 miles
    Test number
    508336646003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    697911766356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,811 miles (+8,837)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    660840090627
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass83,974 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,974 miles
    Test number
    507030365355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail83,972 miles (+7,038)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,972 miles
    Test number
    498809300346
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass76,934 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    680498677100
    • AdvisoryO/s rear lamp slight damaged

  7. Pass75,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    136076335888
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear lamp lens slightly damaged which has no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,889 miles (+1,873)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    559365602784
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear lamp lens slightly damaged which has no effect on emitted light
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,016 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,016 miles
    Test number
    777922344533
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass71,763 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,763 miles
    Test number
    506410366250
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail71,738 miles (+2,321)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,738 miles
    Test number
    155436331128
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    140173208556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,416 miles (+2,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    641780882415
    • FailureBraking system leaking ABS pump leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

  14. Pass66,818 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,818 miles
    Test number
    478702132628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,113 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    179351155470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,564 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    856525944057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,583 miles (+4,481)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    558642453039
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass56,102 miles (+13,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,102 miles
    Test number
    447008542062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,831 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    625002041040
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass42,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,831 miles
    Test number
    729542341023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 BFM

Does LR08 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 BFM expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BFM?
The MOT on LR08 BFM expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 BFM done?
LR08 BFM was recorded at 107,924 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 4,992 miles a year.
Has LR08 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BFM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 BFM 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 LR08 BFM find?
LR08 BFM passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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