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OV61 FKW

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,538 mi
Last recorded108,538 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 FKW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 108,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,936 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 100,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,892 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 18 Oct 2021 87,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

hand brake needs adjustment

tpms light on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,877 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 80,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge - close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge - close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 72,305 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 10% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 61,103 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 50,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 50,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,155 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,615 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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OV61 FKW is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV61 FKW, 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 OV61 FKW registered?

OV61 FKW is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is OV61 FKW safe to buy?

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