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KY11 YZX

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,328 mi
Last recorded89,328 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,328 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2026 89,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 86,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord 195/65/15 91h (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,987 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 69,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,218 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F tyre sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 54,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/F tyre sidewalls starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,828 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 41,530 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 41,530 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 35,965 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 35,965 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,674 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,645 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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KY11 YZX is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

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

Is KY11 YZX safe to buy?

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