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LR11 VBN

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 VBN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,790 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation internally, (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,564 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 85,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2023 79,654 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,791 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 71,779 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 68,666 miles

Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,749 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 56,250 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,122 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,811 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,553 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,917 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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LR11 VBN is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR11 VBN, 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 LR11 VBN registered?

LR11 VBN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is LR11 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 VBN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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