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FD11 SWF

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,328 mi
Last recorded166,328 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD11 SWF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 166,328 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 166,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 162,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 162,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 148,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 133,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 133,052 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 124,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 124,448 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 109,588 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 100,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

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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FD11 SWF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD11 SWF, 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 FD11 SWF?

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What year was FD11 SWF registered?

FD11 SWF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2011.

Is FD11 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD11 SWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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