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SEAT Altea

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB55 OTKMOT history

LB55 OTK is a black diesel SEAT Altea first used on 25 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
176,922 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OTK was last recorded at 176,922 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,681 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,922 miles
  • 2024 – 167,856 miles
  • 2023 – 158,484 miles
  • 2022 – 147,999 miles
  • 2021 – 142,233 miles
  • 2020 – 134,893 miles
  • 2019 – 117,681 miles
  • 2017 – 110,560 miles
  • 2016 – 94,259 miles
  • 2015 – 83,344 miles
  • 2014 – 76,364 miles
  • 2013 – 71,660 miles
  • 2011 – 63,808 miles
  • 2010 – 44,951 miles
  • 2009 – 35,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,922 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPossible diesel leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,922 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,922 miles
    Test number
    456820928345
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPossible diesel leak

  2. Fail176,681 miles (+8,825)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,681 miles
    Test number
    204360562501
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPossible diesel leak

  3. Pass167,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,856 miles
    Test number
    336856273429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail167,856 miles (+9,372)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,856 miles
    Test number
    506366084312
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass158,484 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,484 miles
    Test number
    927251410658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,426 miles (+10,427)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,426 miles
    Test number
    506180277309
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass147,999 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    147,999 miles
    Test number
    382257176661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,987 miles (+5,754)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,987 miles
    Test number
    305106104981
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass142,233 miles (+7,340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,233 miles
    Test number
    488188121829
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,893 miles (+17,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,893 miles
    Test number
    744611916764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,681 miles (+7,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,681 miles
    Test number
    562011315714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  12. Pass110,560 miles (+7,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,560 miles
    Test number
    974400006983
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust deteriated

  13. Pass103,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    202436598919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail103,176 miles (+8,917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,176 miles
    Test number
    579164545880
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass94,259 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,259 miles
    Test number
    705503115179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,344 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    406923325079
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass83,344 miles (+6,980)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    609353525035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail76,364 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    249186914057
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass76,364 miles (+4,704)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    509136914093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass71,660 miles (+7,852)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,660 miles
    Test number
    247245413053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass63,808 miles (+8,138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    186706351339
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass55,670 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    546950511039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,951 miles (+8,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,951 miles
    Test number
    532308710065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,991 miles
    Test number
    534832329030
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB55 OTK

Does LB55 OTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 OTK expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OTK?
The MOT on LB55 OTK expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 OTK done?
LB55 OTK was recorded at 176,922 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has LB55 OTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OTK has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 OTK 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 OTK find?
LB55 OTK passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front service brake binding but not excessively both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; possible diesel leak.

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