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PY11 GCU

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,966 mi
Last recorded139,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY11 GCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 123,726 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 123,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 108,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre caracking or perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2020 70,965 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 63,510 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted .

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 26,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 16,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 7,096 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/R tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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PY11 GCU is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PY11 GCU, 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

How do I check the history of PY11 GCU?

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What year was PY11 GCU registered?

PY11 GCU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is PY11 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY11 GCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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