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PX61 MBV

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,334 mi
Last recorded152,334 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 MBV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 152,334 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both rear tyres showing inner edge wear

brake pad warning light on due to wiring issue

front discs showing wear/slight judder noted

o/s/f coil spring rusty

oil leaks noted

rear subframe & components showing extensive corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 4 Dec 2024 152,333 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

brake pad warning light on due to wiring issue

front discs showing wear/slight judder noted

front tyres showing inner edge wear

o/s/f coil spring rusty

oil leaks noted

rear discs poor showing signs of overheating

rear subframe & components showing extensive corrosion

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 16 Dec 2023 139,235 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both front shockers showing signs of leakage

both rear tyres showing inner edge wear

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake judder noted

o/s/f coil spring rusty

pad wear warning light on-suspect wiring issue

rear subframe & suspension components showing extensive corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2023 139,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

areas of chassis showing corrosion

both front shockers showing signs of leakage

both rear tyres showing inner edge wear

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

front brake judder noted

o/s/f coil spring rusty

pad wear warning light on-suspect wiring issue

rear subframe & suspension components showing extensive corrosion

unable to see full condition of rear pads

under tray insecure & hanging low

Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,792 miles

areas of chassis showing corrosion

brake warning light on dash/all pads checked ok for wear

exhaust pipework rusty

judder noted on front brakes

oil leak noted

rear tyres starting to show slight inner edge wear

various rear suspension components showing corrosion inc subframe

Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,622 miles

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both front tyres showing inner edge wear

exhaust pipework rusty

various rear suspension components inc subframe showing corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2021 110,393 miles

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

areas of rear chassis showing corrosion

both front tyres showing inner edge wear

check tracking

exhaust pipework rusty

rear brake judder noted & slight bind on o/s/r

various rear suspension components inc subframe showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,464 miles

both front headlamps are opaque

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are heavily worn on the inner face

Fail 17 Dec 2020 99,464 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front headlamps are opaque

exhaust is corroded

front brake discs are heavily worn on the inner face

nearside front tyre has nail in

Pass 5 Dec 2019 87,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,156 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 77,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,926 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,136 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 27,390 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 27,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PX61 MBV is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PX61 MBV, 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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PX61 MBV is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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