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HG11 FSC

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,590 mi
Last recorded124,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 FSC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 124,590 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 124,588 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 118,397 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 118,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp indicates fault

Pass 10 Jul 2023 113,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower STRONG ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 113,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower STRONG ADVISE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 110,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion including rear suspension components .

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Evidence brake been binding as pads low on nearside only and brake disc red in colour . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension rubber bushes deteriorating .

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 107,180 miles

Boot lid damaged, not likely to cause injury - Glass missing, has been covered

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Foglamp damaged

Offside Rear Lower Foglamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 107,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Boot lid damaged, not likely to cause injury - Glass missing, has been covered

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Both tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Foglamp damaged

Offside Rear Lower Foglamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRONG ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2020 102,706 miles

Centre brake light not fully functioning

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 97,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 97,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,792 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,001 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light has 1 bulb not working

n/s rear tyre bald on edges and 3mm across the centre

o/s rear tyre low inner edge and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 43,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,755 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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HG11 FSC 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 HG11 FSC, 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 HG11 FSC registered?

HG11 FSC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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