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EX61 BGU

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,254 mi
Last recorded60,254 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 BGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 60,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 53,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2016 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2016 35,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape around inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,245 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,082 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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EX61 BGU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EX61 BGU, 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 EX61 BGU registered?

EX61 BGU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is EX61 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 BGU shows 7 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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