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HJ11 RKU

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ11 RKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 75,648 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

service light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2024 74,209 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,384 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light 2x leds in op

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 66,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just met min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tailgate release handle / button broken

Fail 28 Dec 2022 66,815 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just met min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Tailgate release handle / button broken

Pass 23 Dec 2021 56,859 miles

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

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

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 Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate release handle / button broken

Fail 22 Dec 2021 56,852 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Tailgate release handle / button broken

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

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

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 Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,705 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,100 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre side wall starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 22,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,169 miles

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

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

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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HJ11 RKU 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 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 HJ11 RKU, 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 HJ11 RKU registered?

HJ11 RKU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 March 2011.

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