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P71 HYC

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,734 mi
Last recorded44,734 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 HYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 44,734 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,866 miles

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Feb 2024 34,863 miles

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

near and offside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2023 29,487 miles

near and offside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2022 24,229 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 18,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 11,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 9,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 7,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 6,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 4,650 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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P71 HYC is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P71 HYC, 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 P71 HYC registered?

P71 HYC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is P71 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 HYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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