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KP61 NHB

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,752 mi
Last recorded122,752 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 NHB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 122,752 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement CALIPER SEIZED (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 102,277 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 inner edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,566 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 85,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,107 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 52,136 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,113 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,272 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,377 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Pass 26 Nov 2014 16,373 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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KP61 NHB is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black 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 KP61 NHB, 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 KP61 NHB registered?

KP61 NHB is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is KP61 NHB safe to buy?

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