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FV61 YLW

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 YLW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 129,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 98,957 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,295 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,085 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded away. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres cracking.205/55 16.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 59,787 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front both tyres cracking. 205/55 16

Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,831 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s &o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s &o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 38,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 20,665 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 17,522 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 YLW is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV61 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

FV61 YLW is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is FV61 YLW safe to buy?

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