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PJ11 SMU

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ11 SMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 67,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 67,658 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 65,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 58,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 51,780 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,090 miles

child seat in rear

nearside and offside inner tread slightly worn

offside rear outer light lens cover damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 33,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,223 miles

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

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

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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PJ11 SMU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PJ11 SMU, 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 PJ11 SMU registered?

PJ11 SMU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 18 August 2011.

Is PJ11 SMU safe to buy?

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