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EK11 BKL

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BKL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 90,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 89,093 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 89,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,990 miles

both front shock absorbers corroding

both n/s and o/s/r bottom suspension arms corroding

rear subframe corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2024 85,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

both front shock absorbers corroding

both n/s and o/s/r bottom suspension arms corroding

rear subframe corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,864 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 81,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,165 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 79,165 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,360 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,829 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,829 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,285 miles

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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EK11 BKL is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK11 BKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK11 BKL registered?

EK11 BKL is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is EK11 BKL safe to buy?

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