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KY61 FKP

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,387 mi
Last recorded136,387 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY61 FKP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 136,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 136,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 124,682 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 124,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 105,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jul 2022 68,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,329 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

o/side rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,281 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded and wearing thin

both front tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2020 43,281 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs becoming corroded and wearing thin

both front tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,210 miles

both front brake discs becoming corroded

both front tyres wearing uneven and low inner edges tyre size is 205//55/r16

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,494 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,064 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 32,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,224 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

vehicle too clean to produce a reading

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,669 miles

Not a vehicle that could be reve up .

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 FKP is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY61 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

KY61 FKP is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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