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SEAT Altea

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

S23 CWJMOT history

S23 CWJ is a grey diesel SEAT Altea first used on 16 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

S23 CWJ grey SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
123,497 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 CWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 CWJ was last recorded at 123,497 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,496 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,497 miles
  • 2024 – 115,390 miles
  • 2023 – 112,065 miles
  • 2022 – 107,937 miles
  • 2021 – 103,937 miles
  • 2020 – 98,129 miles
  • 2015 – 94,472 miles
  • 2014 – 82,112 miles
  • 2013 – 66,459 miles
  • 2012 – 53,569 miles
  • 2011 – 45,527 miles
  • 2010 – 35,458 miles
  • 2009 – 24,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,497 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring making noise suspect wrong spring fitted or incorrectly fitted.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlastic covers covering underbody and outer sills unable to full check.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,497 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    123,497 miles
    Test number
    122784117359
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring making noise suspect wrong spring fitted or incorrectly fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers covering underbody and outer sills unable to full check.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail123,496 miles (+8,106)9 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    508353793720
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring making noise suspect wrong spring fitted or incorrectly fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers covering underbody and outer sills unable to full check.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass115,390 miles (+3,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    578367059422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,065 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    908692645775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    370213144957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail107,937 miles (+4,000)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,937 miles
    Test number
    520075863943
    • Repaired at testAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass103,937 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    103,937 miles
    Test number
    128680370650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,129 miles
    Test number
    920692139601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,129 miles (+3,657)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,129 miles
    Test number
    220496357684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass94,472 miles (+12,360)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    233565399115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNail in nsr tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass82,112 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    955185634266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail82,112 miles (+65)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    957245634205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail82,047 miles (+15,588)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,047 miles
    Test number
    318121134462
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass66,459 miles (+12,890)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    855518023205
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass53,569 miles (+8,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,569 miles
    Test number
    305162312274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,527 miles
    Test number
    286550521242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,527 miles (+10,069)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,527 miles
    Test number
    318440721215
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass35,458 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    702400020157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    332216439069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 CWJ

Does S23 CWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 CWJ expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 CWJ?
The MOT on S23 CWJ expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 CWJ done?
S23 CWJ was recorded at 123,497 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 6,011 miles a year.
Has S23 CWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 CWJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 CWJ 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 S23 CWJ find?
S23 CWJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 7 more.

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