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LM11 KJU

2011 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,281 mi
Last recorded89,281 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM11 KJU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 88,898 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 85,904 miles

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE(SLIGHT) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES CORRODED TOO (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect SUSPECT BULB IN WRONG POSITION (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN LIPPED AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (O/S SLIGHTLY MORE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR OF ENGINE(SLIGHT) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill up bottle on test (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 70,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up on test (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 61,421 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 61,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.7mm worn outer edge Tyre badly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.9mm Tyre badly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 50,314 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 15 Sep 2017 44,036 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,857 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 27,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LM11 KJU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,800cc petrol 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 LM11 KJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM11 KJU registered?

LM11 KJU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is LM11 KJU safe to buy?

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