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SEAT Altea

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LK56 NHBMOT history

LK56 NHB is a black petrol SEAT Altea first used on 5 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

LK56 NHB black SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
157,141 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 NHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 NHB was last recorded at 157,141 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,276 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
8,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,141 miles
  • 2022 – 151,276 miles
  • 2021 – 145,636 miles
  • 2020 – 142,267 miles
  • 2019 – 137,107 miles
  • 2018 – 131,215 miles
  • 2017 – 125,508 miles
  • 2016 – 119,939 miles
  • 2015 – 106,559 miles
  • 2014 – 85,161 miles
  • 2013 – 67,614 miles
  • 2012 – 58,328 miles
  • 2011 – 53,375 miles
  • 2010 – 43,892 miles
  • 2009 – 34,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,141 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,141 miles (+5,865)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,141 miles
    Test number
    149178327633
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass151,276 miles (+5,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,276 miles
    Test number
    567438190809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsr wheel grabbing slightly
  3. Pass145,636 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,636 miles
    Test number
    938057252227
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail145,636 miles (+3,369)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,636 miles
    Test number
    545069511222
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf forward facing lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass142,267 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,267 miles
    Test number
    310050543715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,107 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    550446552329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,215 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,215 miles
    Test number
    729638521180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  8. Pass125,508 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,508 miles
    Test number
    807143009765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,939 miles
    Test number
    128552152140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail119,939 miles (+13,380)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,939 miles
    Test number
    885284224209
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass106,559 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,559 miles
    Test number
    636851679490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  12. Fail106,545 miles (+21,384)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    308727915219
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
  13. Pass85,161 miles (+17,547)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    849916204243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOsf tyre has chunk out of side wall==slight play in osf strut top mtg==
  14. Pass67,614 miles (+9,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,614 miles
    Test number
    359291413276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass58,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    987561192114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,328 miles (+4,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    589768082151
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass53,375 miles (+9,483)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,375 miles
    Test number
    595022241222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,892 miles (+9,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    133445040200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,568 miles
    Test number
    851265549267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 NHB

Does LK56 NHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 NHB expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 NHB?
The MOT on LK56 NHB expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 NHB done?
LK56 NHB was recorded at 157,141 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 8,806 miles a year.
Has LK56 NHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 NHB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LK56 NHB 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 LK56 NHB find?
LK56 NHB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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