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KR11 LYK

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR11 LYK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 131,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 131,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 122,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 122,790 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera/figure in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 114,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2023 114,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside front spring broken fouling tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 105,795 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 96,119 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,376 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,048 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,115 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre wearing at outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,159 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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KR11 LYK is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KR11 LYK, 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 KR11 LYK registered?

KR11 LYK is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is KR11 LYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR11 LYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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