
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass142,267 miles (+5,160)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 142,267 miles
- Test number
- 310050543715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,107 miles (+5,892)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 137,107 miles
- Test number
- 550446552329
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass125,508 miles (+5,569)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 125,508 miles
- Test number
- 807143009765
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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.
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==
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)
Pass58,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,328 miles
- Test number
- 987561192114
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass53,375 miles (+9,483)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,375 miles
- Test number
- 595022241222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,892 miles (+9,324)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 43,892 miles
- Test number
- 133445040200
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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