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HY61 ZCU

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,356 mi
Last recorded155,356 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 ZCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 155,356 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,846 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 123,828 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

brake fluid discoloured in reservoir

Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 92,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,282 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,758 miles

Nearside rear tyre low inner edge of tread and has multiple punctures

Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,997 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,996 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 48,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

deep cuts in both rear tyres, no cords visable

minor stone chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,210 miles

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

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

deep cuts in both rear tyres, no cords visable

minor stone chips in windscreen

offside rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

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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HY61 ZCU 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 73.3%.

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 HY61 ZCU, 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 HY61 ZCU registered?

HY61 ZCU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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