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RK61 VBJ

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,683 mi
Last recorded63,683 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 VBJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 63,683 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 62,467 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 62,467 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 56,308 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2024 56,305 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2023 50,227 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,965 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,131 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,954 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 24,815 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 23,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,573 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,659 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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RK61 VBJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 RK61 VBJ, 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 RK61 VBJ?

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What year was RK61 VBJ registered?

RK61 VBJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is RK61 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK61 VBJ 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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