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SEAT Altea

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

V17 NYKMOT history

V17 NYK is a blue diesel SEAT Altea first used on 8 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2025.

V17 NYK blue SEAT Altea – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a SEAT Altea, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,336 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 NYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 NYK was last recorded at 126,336 miles on 20 Feb 2025, 6,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,106 miles · 1 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,230 miles
Average per year
6,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,336 miles
  • 2024 – 120,106 miles
  • 2022 – 111,145 miles
  • 2021 – 104,457 miles
  • 2020 – 94,912 miles
  • 2019 – 90,407 miles
  • 2018 – 85,849 miles
  • 2017 – 80,951 miles
  • 2016 – 75,922 miles
  • 2015 – 71,206 miles
  • 2014 – 66,168 miles
  • 2013 – 63,158 miles
  • 2012 – 58,525 miles
  • 2011 – 50,724 miles
  • 2010 – 40,699 miles
  • 2009 – 28,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tyre pressure light on
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,336 miles
    Test number
    126836952347
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail126,335 miles (+6,229)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,335 miles
    Test number
    971671239500
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre pressure light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,106 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,106 miles
    Test number
    421112403248
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail120,105 miles (+8,960)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,105 miles
    Test number
    917459857010
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass111,145 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,145 miles
    Test number
    387030228155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,457 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    765805484977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail104,450 miles (+9,538)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,450 miles
    Test number
    705499826631
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,912 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,912 miles
    Test number
    569669656891
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail94,905 miles (+4,498)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    658365664719
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass90,407 miles (+4,558)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,407 miles
    Test number
    272500858571
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass85,849 miles (+26)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    918455810775
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant low

  12. Fail85,823 miles (+4,872)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,823 miles
    Test number
    993581692516
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant low

  13. Pass80,951 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    901433255413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryBoth head light patterns poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and panels
    • AdvisoryFault on hazard switch
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 3mm approx and worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both offside brakes

  14. Fail80,950 miles (+5,028)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    758885375202
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryBoth head light patterns poor
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and panels
    • AdvisoryFault on hazard switch
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre on 3mm approx and worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight bind on both offside brakes

  15. Pass75,922 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,922 miles
    Test number
    364782119768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise attention (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryBind on offside front brake
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc discoloured

  16. Fail75,913 miles (+4,707)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    896499041152
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 46% nearside slow in operation (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise attention (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryBind on offside front brake
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake disc inner faces
    • AdvisorySuspect offside rear brake been binding

  17. Pass71,206 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,206 miles
    Test number
    266166649145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    958087884289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,168 miles (+3,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,168 miles
    Test number
    767167684284
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

  20. Pass63,158 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    186313573223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Fail63,158 miles (+4,633)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    119423373289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  22. Pass58,525 miles (+7,801)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    456699972249
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass50,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    679514721301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail50,724 miles (+10,025)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,724 miles
    Test number
    857514621342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass40,699 miles (+11,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    701092640375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass28,705 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    302163719387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail28,700 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,700 miles
    Test number
    373873319370
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V17 NYK

Does V17 NYK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V17 NYK expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V17 NYK?
The MOT on V17 NYK expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V17 NYK done?
V17 NYK was recorded at 126,336 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2025, an average of 6,389 miles a year.
Has V17 NYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 NYK has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 NYK 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 V17 NYK find?
V17 NYK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front tyre pressure light on, and 1 more.

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