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EY11 NJK

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 NJK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 136,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 136,476 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,015 miles

The middle exhaust hanger is broken and the nearside rear hanger has a temporary repair.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,806 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The middle exhaust bracket is broken

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded and the holding bracket is made with jubilee clips

Fail 29 Oct 2024 112,806 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The middle exhaust bracket is broken

The rear exhaust silencer is corroded and the holding bracket is made with jubilee clips

Pass 23 Oct 2023 100,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away from exhaust - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded through - not blowing

Fail 23 Oct 2023 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away from exhaust - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded through - not blowing

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,986 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 83,504 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Emission reading from exhaust to low to register

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,166 miles

Emission reading from exhaust to low to register

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 72,022 miles

Emission reading from exhaust to low to register

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Under covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,693 miles

Emission reading from exhaust to low to register

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under covers fitted obscuring testable components

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,858 miles

Emission reading from exhaust to low to register

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,780 miles

child seats fitted to rear x2

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TEST

Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,220 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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EY11 NJK is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EY11 NJK, 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 EY11 NJK registered?

EY11 NJK is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is EY11 NJK safe to buy?

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