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PY61 CWP

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,109 mi
Last recorded49,109 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 CWP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 49,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 41,787 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 41,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall badly cracked can see cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 41,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,667 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 40,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 40,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,613 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/R16,91V pirelli (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 38,966 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY61 CWP is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY61 CWP, 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 PY61 CWP registered?

PY61 CWP is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is PY61 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 CWP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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