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KY61 EWD

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,138 mi
Last recorded107,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 EWD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 107,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 93,825 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,777 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,084 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 67,759 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corodded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 46,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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KY61 EWD 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KY61 EWD, 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 KY61 EWD registered?

KY61 EWD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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