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HG11 VRP

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 88,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 85,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 80,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,813 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 73,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and n/s/r ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated may require to attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

o/s/f repeater has slightly condensation

underside tray fitted slightly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,894 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator illuminated,pads low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn through to cord/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front side repeater has water ingress

Oil leak, but not excessive advise engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning part of hi level stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front undertray/sump guard damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,564 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine/turbo area,advise engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light remains on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,068 miles

emissions where too clean to register.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,337 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,013 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 29,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 VRP is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HG11 VRP, 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 HG11 VRP registered?

HG11 VRP is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 August 2011.

Is HG11 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG11 VRP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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