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HV61 LKG

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,673 mi
Last recorded74,673 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV61 LKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,673 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 64,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 58,462 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,794 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 51,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,003 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 8 May 2019 47,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2018 44,778 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,416 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2016 33,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 25,832 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but is readable

Fail 16 Sep 2014 24,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged but is readable

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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HV61 LKG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV61 LKG, 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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HV61 LKG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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