MOT Status
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178,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump, small (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front factory fitted engine covers
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, out of shape, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
offside front tyre less than 3mm, nearside front 5mm
offside rear tyre 4mm, nearside rear 3mm
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
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EA61 HYJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EA61 HYJ, 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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How do I check the history of EA61 HYJ?
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What year was EA61 HYJ registered?
EA61 HYJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2011.
Is EA61 HYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA61 HYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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