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KN11 UTJ

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,196 mi
Last recorded92,196 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN11 UTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 92,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,008 miles

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

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Feb 2023 79,008 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light High Level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underside of vehicle.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 73,664 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))

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underisde of vehicle.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 73,664 miles

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

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))

Under shields fitted preventing a thorough inspection to underisde of vehicle.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,261 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,953 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 44,671 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 41,363 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,746 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 37,746 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,915 miles

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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KN11 UTJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN11 UTJ, 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 KN11 UTJ registered?

KN11 UTJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is KN11 UTJ safe to buy?

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