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SEAT Altea

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 OTHMOT history

LB55 OTH is a red diesel SEAT Altea first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
126,399 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OTH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OTH was last recorded at 126,399 miles on 30 May 2023, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,647 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
6,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,399 miles
  • 2022 – 123,647 miles
  • 2021 – 121,799 miles
  • 2020 – 120,036 miles
  • 2019 – 117,831 miles
  • 2018 – 115,140 miles
  • 2017 – 106,787 miles
  • 2016 – 95,410 miles
  • 2015 – 82,088 miles
  • 2014 – 72,781 miles
  • 2013 – 67,946 miles
  • 2012 – 60,545 miles
  • 2011 – 51,898 miles
  • 2010 – 40,936 miles
  • 2009 – 29,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,399 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Suspect worn engine mount ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,399 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    729323354969
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail126,399 miles (+2,752)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,399 miles
    Test number
    279823402236
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass123,647 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    279401771998
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail123,647 miles (+1,848)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,647 miles
    Test number
    384294749215
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,799 miles (+1,763)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,799 miles
    Test number
    155053260111
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDisc brake covers corroded/breaking up
    • AdvisoryFront disc brakes corroded

  6. Pass120,036 miles (+2,205)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    681356464210
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass117,831 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    601139174350
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront disc brake covers corroded breaking up
    • AdvisoryFront disc brake inner faces corroded

  8. Fail117,831 miles (+2,691)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,831 miles
    Test number
    744959258809
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront disc brake covers corroded breaking up
    • AdvisoryFront disc brake inner faces corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smear could clear better

  9. Pass115,140 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,140 miles
    Test number
    414279617801
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp is on

  10. Fail115,140 miles (+8,353)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,140 miles
    Test number
    389334255019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure lamp is on

  11. Pass106,787 miles (+11,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    398259123596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall slight damage

  12. Pass95,410 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    142554188121
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySuspect worn engine mount ?
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on

  13. Fail95,410 miles (+13,322)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,410 miles
    Test number
    429961369081
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner forward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySuspect worn engine mount ?
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  14. Pass82,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    739277745102
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail82,088 miles (+9,307)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    575477145182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipersa smeary.

  16. Pass72,781 miles (+4,835)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    128403764469
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs have a wear/rust ridge.
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

  17. Fail67,946 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    385157663057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRust/wear ridge front brake discsa.
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack.

  18. Pass67,946 miles (+7,401)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    449277463068
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRust/wear ridge front brake discsa.
    • NoteSlight play nearside of steering rack.

  19. Pass60,545 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,545 miles
    Test number
    495839462073
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play N/S of steering rack.
    • NoteWipers very smeary.

  20. Fail60,542 miles (+8,644)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    415879062060
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F brake pads worn more than N/S/F. Have this checked.
    • NoteSlight play N/S of steering rack.
    • NoteWipers very smeary.

  21. Pass51,898 miles (+10,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,898 miles
    Test number
    737310271047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail40,936 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    130430460012
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  23. Pass40,936 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,936 miles
    Test number
    744240260029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    420101869076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 OTH

Does LB55 OTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OTH expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OTH?
The MOT on LB55 OTH expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OTH done?
LB55 OTH was recorded at 126,399 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 6,822 miles a year.
Has LB55 OTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OTH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 OTH 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 LB55 OTH find?
LB55 OTH passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn outer edge, and 1 more.

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