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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 YMLMOT history

LR08 YML is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LR08 YML black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
143,757 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YML
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
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YML was last recorded at 143,757 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,748 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,757 miles
  • 2023 – 134,498 miles
  • 2022 – 132,199 miles
  • 2021 – 124,182 miles
  • 2020 – 114,171 miles
  • 2019 – 104,376 miles
  • 2018 – 98,256 miles
  • 2017 – 89,908 miles
  • 2016 – 81,051 miles
  • 2015 – 72,081 miles
  • 2014 – 60,929 miles
  • 2013 – 51,343 miles
  • 2012 – 36,078 miles
  • 2011 – 24,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,757 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,757 miles (+9)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    143,757 miles
    Test number
    346857827259
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,748 miles (+9,250)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,748 miles
    Test number
    984578667996
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,498 miles (+12)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,498 miles
    Test number
    311979491846
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  4. Fail134,486 miles (+2,287)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,486 miles
    Test number
    391777842709
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  5. Pass132,199 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,199 miles
    Test number
    289605537339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail132,199 miles (+8,017)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,199 miles
    Test number
    423641931452
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,182 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,182 miles
    Test number
    810238492768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,171 miles (+9,795)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    729330828736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,376 miles (+6,120)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,376 miles
    Test number
    155173664873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass98,256 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    546260882250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail98,256 miles (+8,348)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    432586610896
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass89,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    239414338892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail89,908 miles (+8,857)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,908 miles
    Test number
    885446683499
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass81,051 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    865927651463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail81,051 miles (+8,970)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    911097887662
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass72,081 miles (+11,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    207780205456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,929 miles (+9,586)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,929 miles
    Test number
    875835884022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,343 miles (+15,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,343 miles
    Test number
    907049883062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,078 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    485908082091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    206249681099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YML

Does LR08 YML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 YML expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YML?
The MOT on LR08 YML expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 YML done?
LR08 YML was recorded at 143,757 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 8,651 miles a year.
Has LR08 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YML has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 YML 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 YML find?
LR08 YML passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 3 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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