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PHZ 9027

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,680 mi
Last recorded95,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 9027
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2025 95,679 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 91,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn control insecure Horn control has been moved (7.7 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water damage (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Water damage (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,401 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,966 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,930 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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PHZ 9027 is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PHZ 9027, 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 PHZ 9027 registered?

PHZ 9027 is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is PHZ 9027 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 9027 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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