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FV61 EKF

2011 Seat Altea

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,934 mi
Last recorded82,934 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EKF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 82,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap temp

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,313 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,405 miles

Manufactures undertrays covering testable items

Fail 12 Dec 2023 73,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Manufactures undertrays covering testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,776 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 53,593 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 53,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 49,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,378 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,378 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,452 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 29,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,905 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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FV61 EKF is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 FV61 EKF, 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 FV61 EKF registered?

FV61 EKF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is FV61 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 EKF 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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