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OV11 VAY

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV11 VAY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,784 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

exhaust centre pipe clamps heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Fail 21 May 2018 74,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

exhaust centre pipe clamps heavily corroded. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Pass 11 May 2017 62,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (on limit) n/s&o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,587 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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OV11 VAY is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OV11 VAY, 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 OV11 VAY registered?

OV11 VAY is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is OV11 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV11 VAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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