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DK11 YSJ

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,447 mi
Last recorded42,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YSJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 40,054 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 40,054 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 37,512 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 37,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 35,833 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various places on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DK11 YSJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK11 YSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK11 YSJ registered?

DK11 YSJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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