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SEAT Altea

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

LA55 BNUMOT history

LA55 BNU is a black petrol SEAT Altea first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LA55 BNU black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,032 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BNU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BNU was last recorded at 76,032 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 2,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,501 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,531 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,032 miles
  • 2025 – 73,501 miles
  • 2024 – 71,137 miles
  • 2023 – 69,217 miles
  • 2022 – 67,104 miles
  • 2021 – 64,787 miles
  • 2020 – 62,498 miles
  • 2019 – 57,691 miles
  • 2018 – 52,648 miles
  • 2017 – 47,980 miles
  • 2016 – 44,052 miles
  • 2015 – 40,665 miles
  • 2014 – 37,489 miles
  • 2013 – 34,793 miles
  • 2012 – 32,273 miles
  • 2011 – 29,547 miles
  • 2010 – 24,849 miles
  • 2009 – 19,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,032 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,032 miles (+2,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    221407974011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass73,501 miles (+2,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    365406671190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  3. Pass71,137 miles (+54)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,137 miles
    Test number
    247106296926
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail71,083 miles (+1,866)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,083 miles
    Test number
    721610376508
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass69,217 miles (+2,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    683014854791
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass67,104 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    619925465320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail67,083 miles (+2,296)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    524638075101
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,787 miles (+2,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    495641723502
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass62,498 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    794409044502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm

  10. Fail62,481 miles (+4,790)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    645156912740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to 3mm - legal limit

  11. Pass57,691 miles (+5,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,691 miles
    Test number
    403063706548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaiter damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,648 miles (+4,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    215152140083
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,980 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    662145877075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,052 miles (+3,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,052 miles
    Test number
    169769995287
    • AdvisoryUnder trims fitted

  15. Pass40,665 miles (+3,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,665 miles
    Test number
    336313015098
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to legal limit
    • NoteWeep of grease from nearside front outer cv gaiter

  16. Pass37,489 miles (+2,696)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    629233104020
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight persihing and nail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteWeep of grease from nearside front outer cv gaiter

  17. Pass34,793 miles (+2,520)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,793 miles
    Test number
    366272323044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  18. Pass32,273 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,273 miles
    Test number
    278067012003
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on tread

  19. Fail32,273 miles (+2,726)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,273 miles
    Test number
    128657512089
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn and perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on tread

  20. Pass29,547 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,547 miles
    Test number
    169118011404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,849 miles (+5,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,849 miles
    Test number
    530612330014
    • NoteEngine oil level low !!!

  22. Pass19,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,107 miles
    Test number
    883886429086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 BNU

Does LA55 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 BNU is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BNU?
The MOT on LA55 BNU is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 BNU done?
LA55 BNU was recorded at 76,032 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has LA55 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BNU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BNU 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 LA55 BNU find?
LA55 BNU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres.

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