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SEAT Altea XL

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

LR59 WEWMOT history

LR59 WEW is a grey diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 17 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 202,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

LR59 WEW grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2022
Mileage
202,617 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
16,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 WEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea XL
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR59 WEW was last recorded at 202,617 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 11,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,649 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
11,968 miles
Average per year
16,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,617 miles
  • 2021 – 190,649 miles
  • 2020 – 175,985 miles
  • 2019 – 162,333 miles
  • 2018 – 144,087 miles
  • 2017 – 126,758 miles
  • 2016 – 109,218 miles
  • 2015 – 90,490 miles
  • 2014 – 72,894 miles
  • 2013 – 57,787 miles
  • 2012 – 41,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,617 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,617 miles (+11,968)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,617 miles
    Test number
    442360025543
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  2. Pass190,649 miles (+14,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,649 miles
    Test number
    635848731636
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass175,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,985 miles
    Test number
    171901361133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
  4. Fail175,985 miles (+13,652)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,985 miles
    Test number
    971331651781
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
  5. Pass162,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,333 miles
    Test number
    507187182311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,319 miles (+18,232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,319 miles
    Test number
    270124533566
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  7. Pass144,087 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    144,087 miles
    Test number
    736019957717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail144,084 miles (+17,326)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,084 miles
    Test number
    634622275805
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 1.0 Opacity limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass126,758 miles (+219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,758 miles
    Test number
    871717618994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated
  10. Fail126,539 miles (+17,321)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    898154584172
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower ball joint covers split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt stalk casing damaged but functions ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight bind when wheel rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low,note can not see inner pad for wear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel some bind when wheel rotated
  11. Pass109,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,218 miles
    Test number
    950366835162
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail109,210 miles (+18,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    983841067930
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass90,490 miles (+17,596)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,490 miles
    Test number
    728377815271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,894 miles
    Test number
    476840424234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,894 miles (+15,107)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,894 miles
    Test number
    458539014247
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass57,787 miles (+16,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,787 miles
    Test number
    235496223206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass41,313 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,313 miles
    Test number
    306058922483
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear lower on inner edges.
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR59 WEW

Does LR59 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 WEW expired on 18 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 WEW?
The MOT on LR59 WEW expired on 18 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 WEW done?
LR59 WEW was recorded at 202,617 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 16,244 miles a year.
Has LR59 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 WEW has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR59 WEW 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 LR59 WEW find?
LR59 WEW failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with 3 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour.

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