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GJ11 WCF

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,317 mi
Last recorded135,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 WCF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 135,317 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 134,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 131,371 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 131,371 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,308 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 129,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge,also 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, also 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2022 127,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge,also 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge, also 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 125,350 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 123,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,828 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 63,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,622 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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GJ11 WCF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ11 WCF, 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 GJ11 WCF registered?

GJ11 WCF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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