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OY11 UTB

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,525 mi
Last recorded90,525 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 UTB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 90,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 87,844 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 84,531 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,290 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,800 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,907 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,459 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 75,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tank empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 67,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,332 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,643 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 36,060 miles

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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OY11 UTB is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OY11 UTB, 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 OY11 UTB registered?

OY11 UTB is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 May 2011.

Is OY11 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY11 UTB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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