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SEAT Altea

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

LB56 SYAMOT history

LB56 SYA is a silver diesel SEAT Altea first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,952 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 SYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 SYA was last recorded at 87,952 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,432 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,520 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,952 miles
  • 2025 – 85,432 miles
  • 2024 – 82,949 miles
  • 2023 – 80,715 miles
  • 2022 – 78,423 miles
  • 2021 – 75,992 miles
  • 2020 – 73,824 miles
  • 2019 – 71,472 miles
  • 2017 – 68,170 miles
  • 2016 – 62,044 miles
  • 2015 – 56,462 miles
  • 2014 – 47,556 miles
  • 2013 – 41,080 miles
  • 2012 – 32,355 miles
  • 2011 – 27,228 miles
  • 2010 – 23,746 miles
  • 2009 – 19,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,952 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deterioatingRecorded at 4 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,952 miles (+2,520)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,952 miles
    Test number
    650214827894
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deterioating

  2. Pass85,432 miles (+2,483)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,432 miles
    Test number
    390237869238
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deterioating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,949 miles (+2,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,949 miles
    Test number
    740275953666
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome damage to windscreen not affecting view of road
    • AdvisorySome slight noise from o/s front top suspension mount

  4. Pass80,715 miles (+2,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    250361646045
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome damage to windscreen ( Not affecting drivers view of the road)

  5. Pass78,423 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,423 miles
    Test number
    287054703479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly tight
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing slightly
    • AdvisorySome damage to windscreen ( Not affecting view of road)

  6. Pass75,992 miles (+2,168)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    863295002753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deterioating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake very slightly tight

  7. Pass73,824 miles (+2,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    537774696606
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deterioating
    • AdvisorySome damage to windscreen

  8. Pass71,472 miles (+3,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    287846329326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake slightly tight
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySome damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

  9. Pass68,170 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,170 miles
    Test number
    749952728670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass62,044 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,044 miles
    Test number
    280584556247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,462 miles (+8,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    56,462 miles
    Test number
    191874316343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass47,556 miles (+7)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,556 miles
    Test number
    219706124367
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront undertray missing
    • NoteNearside front foglight lens cracked
    • NoteSlight age cracks to rear tyre treads

  13. Fail47,549 miles (+6,469)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,549 miles
    Test number
    396615224367
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront undertray missing
    • NoteNearside front foglight lens cracked
    • NoteSlight age cracks to rear tyre treads

  14. Pass41,080 miles (+8,725)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,080 miles
    Test number
    978656823330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass32,355 miles (+5,127)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    997646152331
    • 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

  16. Pass27,228 miles (+3,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    318327641302
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges

  17. Pass23,746 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,746 miles
    Test number
    471510640400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,499 miles
    Test number
    620943749336
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

Questions about LB56 SYA

Does LB56 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 SYA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 SYA?
The MOT on LB56 SYA is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 SYA done?
LB56 SYA was recorded at 87,952 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has LB56 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 SYA has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on LB56 SYA 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 LB56 SYA find?
LB56 SYA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; engine management light on; front registration plate deterioating.

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