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HN61 VTK

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,817 mi
Last recorded114,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VTK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,524 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 98,524 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,085 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,916 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 75,487 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 75,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 73,345 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear handbrake mechanism not against the stop

Fail 5 Feb 2020 73,345 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear handbrake mechanism not against the stop

Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,475 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions to clean to test

Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,475 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,817 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 44,314 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 31,478 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 24,485 miles

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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HN61 VTK is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN61 VTK, 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 HN61 VTK registered?

HN61 VTK is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is HN61 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN61 VTK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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