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KY11 YZC

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,768 mi
Last recorded85,768 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 YZC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,768 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,735 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2019 81,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,052 miles

Front brake pads cannot be seen through wheel trims

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,052 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front brake pads cannot be seen through wheel trims

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 69,474 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,513 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,204 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY11 YZC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KY11 YZC, 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 KY11 YZC registered?

KY11 YZC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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