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SEAT Altea XL

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

T7 PRFMOT history

T7 PRF is a white diesel SEAT Altea XL first used on 16 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
114,281 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 PRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea XL
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T7 PRF was last recorded at 114,281 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,599 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,682 miles
Average per year
8,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,281 miles
  • 2025 – 106,599 miles
  • 2024 – 100,549 miles
  • 2023 – 89,882 miles
  • 2022 – 76,041 miles
  • 2021 – 72,281 miles
  • 2020 – 66,022 miles
  • 2019 – 59,646 miles
  • 2018 – 41,202 miles
  • 2017 – 29,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,281 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

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.

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mount arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,281 miles (+7,682)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,281 miles
    Test number
    481469339496
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  2. Pass106,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,599 miles
    Test number
    895902805749
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail106,599 miles (+6,050)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,599 miles
    Test number
    731401475394
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass100,549 miles (+10,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,549 miles
    Test number
    631475472713
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mount arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass89,882 miles (+13,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    149297364171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,041 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    860531909801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail76,041 miles (+3,760)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,041 miles
    Test number
    375970919071
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass72,281 miles (+6,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    660276015207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass66,022 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,022 miles
    Test number
    560032788724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass59,646 miles (+7,343)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,646 miles
    Test number
    311747899371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,303 miles (+11,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,303 miles
    Test number
    504028067507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,202 miles (+11,596)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,202 miles
    Test number
    825493167124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,606 miles
    Test number
    183142421499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 PRF

Does T7 PRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 PRF is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 PRF?
The MOT on T7 PRF is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 PRF done?
T7 PRF was recorded at 114,281 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,680 miles a year.
Has T7 PRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 PRF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 PRF 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 T7 PRF find?
T7 PRF failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring mount arm, and 7 more.

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