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GY61 LNA

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LNA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 89,641 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 89,639 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 87,174 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 83,925 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 83,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,146 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 58,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,054 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion

Fail 13 May 2019 39,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre has slight distortion

Pass 11 May 2018 25,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 13,976 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 13,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,778 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 7,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY61 LNA is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY61 LNA, 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 GY61 LNA registered?

GY61 LNA is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is GY61 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY61 LNA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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