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SEAT Altea

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB55 OTLMOT history

LB55 OTL is a blue petrol SEAT Altea first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
109,509 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 OTL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 OTL was last recorded at 109,509 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 10,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,021 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,488 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,509 miles
  • 2025 – 99,021 miles
  • 2024 – 91,844 miles
  • 2023 – 86,465 miles
  • 2022 – 85,169 miles
  • 2021 – 84,231 miles
  • 2020 – 80,588 miles
  • 2019 – 72,363 miles
  • 2018 – 64,489 miles
  • 2017 – 54,787 miles
  • 2016 – 48,470 miles
  • 2015 – 43,650 miles
  • 2014 – 39,576 miles
  • 2013 – 35,003 miles
  • 2012 – 29,006 miles
  • 2011 – 23,231 miles
  • 2010 – 18,275 miles
  • 2009 – 14,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,509 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryWiper blades smeary

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,509 miles (+10,488)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    979205741927
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smeary

  2. Pass99,021 miles (+7,177)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,021 miles
    Test number
    122947724479
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tires. Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,844 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    874069675411
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perishing near limit
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing

  4. Pass86,465 miles (+1,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    907655905703
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion or rear suspension

  5. Pass85,169 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,169 miles
    Test number
    988955643452
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail85,160 miles (+929)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,160 miles
    Test number
    228358286398
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,231 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,231 miles
    Test number
    234897771578
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,223 miles (+3,635)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    667965123537
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,588 miles (+8,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    941731885062
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer wheel arch has corrosion
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage within swept area

  10. Pass72,363 miles (+7,874)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    258261895015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,489 miles (+27)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,489 miles
    Test number
    632756784680
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail64,462 miles (+9,675)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,462 miles
    Test number
    756066357988
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass54,787 miles (+6,317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    107676018150
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass48,470 miles (+4,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    538010487040
    • Advisory2x child-seats fitted to rear seats
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass43,650 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,650 miles
    Test number
    415159245150
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail43,634 miles (+4,058)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    597527245147
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres going out of shape
    • NoteOperation of nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

  17. Pass39,576 miles (+4,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,576 miles
    Test number
    188030154172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail35,003 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    246228643117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass35,003 miles (+5,997)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    798118143130
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass29,006 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    378389332132
    • 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

  21. Fail29,006 miles (+5,775)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,006 miles
    Test number
    696119332190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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

  22. Pass23,231 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    289123531422
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail23,231 miles (+4,956)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    549183331108
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass18,275 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    744095730199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,611 miles
    Test number
    201794559499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 OTL

Does LB55 OTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 OTL is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 OTL?
The MOT on LB55 OTL is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 OTL done?
LB55 OTL was recorded at 109,509 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has LB55 OTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 OTL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 OTL 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 OTL find?
LB55 OTL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust system rusty, and 2 more.

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