SEAT ALTEA J3NLW has 23 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 SEAT ALTEA has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,408 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 13:38.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

J3NLW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 2026140,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Section (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2025140,320 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 2025133,217 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2024133,126 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202321ST NOVEMBER 2024124,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Border Pass (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Border Pass (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2023124,306 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Border Pass (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Border Pass (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 2023116,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Exhaust Corrosion
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2022116,279 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Centre Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - General Exhaust Corrosion
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202121ST NOVEMBER 2022106,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Border Pass (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202021ST NOVEMBER 202199,683 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 202099,683 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED13TH MAY 201921ST NOVEMBER 202085,666 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Back Box Corroded
PASSED26TH APRIL 201821ST MAY 201976,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Discs Worn And Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded
PASSED22ND MAY 201721ST MAY 201870,504 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak Diff
FAILED22ND MAY 201770,504 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak Diff
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED5TH MAY 20168TH MAY 201765,257 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 20158TH MAY 201661,269 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED25TH APRIL 201429TH APRIL 201547,573 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201329TH APRIL 201434,525 MI
PASSED20TH APRIL 201219TH APRIL 201324,511 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED5TH APRIL 201224,333 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  5. USER ENTERED - Parking Brake Performance Low For This Type Of Vehicle!
PASSED11TH APRIL 201115TH APRIL 201217,055 MI
FAILED4TH APRIL 201116,961 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Displaying A Honeycomb Or Similar Effect Background (6.3.3)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Displaying A Honeycomb Or Similar Effect Background (6.3.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J3NLW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

J3NLW MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

J3NLW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,408 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,259 miles

J3NLW FAQs

This Seat Altea with registration J3NLW was manufactured on Tuesday 15th April 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 140,408 miles, so this Seat has travelled an average of 8,259 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Seat Altea beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J3NLW has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Seat Altea has had 39 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Seat Altea is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does J3NLW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 21st April 2026 J3NLW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J3NLW Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 21st April 2026 J3NLW does have Tax. Read more

When does J3NLW Tax expire?

The current Tax for J3NLW will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J3NLW MOT expire?

The current MOT for J3NLW will expire in 7 months on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did J3NLW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J3NLW was on Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 13:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J3NLW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for J3NLW we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J3NLW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for J3NLW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J3NLW?

J3NLW is registered as a 2008 Seat Altea. Read more

How many miles has J3NLW done?

The odometer reading for J3NLW at the last MOT in November 2025 was 140,408 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,259 miles per year. Read more

How old is J3NLW?

The vehicle J3NLW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 15th April 2008. Read more

What colour is J3NLW?

The official colour of J3NLW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J3NLW have?

J3NLW has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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