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EY61 RXB

2011 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 RXB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 143,034 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 127,424 miles

engine tray loose

Pass 2 Sep 2023 113,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 113,482 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,672 miles

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2021 93,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,641 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,279 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,823 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav & phone holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 36,630 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 12,727 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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EY61 RXB is a 2011 Seat Altea in Beige 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 EY61 RXB, 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

How do I check the history of EY61 RXB?

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What year was EY61 RXB registered?

EY61 RXB is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is EY61 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY61 RXB 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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