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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB05 MTFMOT history

LB05 MTF is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
153,622 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 MTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 MTF was last recorded at 153,622 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,622 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,622 miles
  • 2022 – 148,078 miles
  • 2020 – 143,221 miles
  • 2019 – 133,187 miles
  • 2018 – 125,359 miles
  • 2017 – 117,828 miles
  • 2016 – 115,818 miles
  • 2015 – 109,611 miles
  • 2014 – 101,366 miles
  • 2013 – 93,765 miles
  • 2012 – 84,084 miles
  • 2011 – 74,410 miles
  • 2010 – 63,942 miles
  • 2009 – 52,817 miles
  • 2008 – 44,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,622 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,622 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,622 miles
    Test number
    792162059294
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,622 miles (+5,544)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,622 miles
    Test number
    679534823119
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,078 miles (+4,857)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,078 miles
    Test number
    921677590721
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass143,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,221 miles
    Test number
    830044664753
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Fail143,217 miles (+10,030)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    539578435663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Pass133,187 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,187 miles
    Test number
    458198224441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,359 miles (+7,531)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,359 miles
    Test number
    897928849972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,828 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    210108890685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,818 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,818 miles
    Test number
    673309270982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,611 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    319505925191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,366 miles
    Test number
    349521604136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail101,366 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,366 miles
    Test number
    509731204166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,366 miles (+7,601)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,366 miles
    Test number
    726131704108
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass93,765 miles (+9,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    249059023493
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass84,084 miles (+9,674)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,084 miles
    Test number
    368272012151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,410 miles (+10,468)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    197053431117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs wearing thin.

  17. Pass63,942 miles (+11,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    323460130154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass52,817 miles (+8,290)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,817 miles
    Test number
    283109629101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,527 miles
    Test number
    654287738141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 MTF

Does LB05 MTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 MTF expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 MTF?
The MOT on LB05 MTF expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 MTF done?
LB05 MTF was recorded at 153,622 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has LB05 MTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 MTF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 MTF 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 LB05 MTF find?
LB05 MTF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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