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RV11 JFK

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,736 mi
Last recorded130,736 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 JFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 130,736 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Jan 2025 130,735 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective Sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 124,661 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 124,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 116,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 106,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 83,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 80,330 miles

Both rear tyre valves are perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,028 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 72,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 61,208 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,358 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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RV11 JFK is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV11 JFK, 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 RV11 JFK registered?

RV11 JFK is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 July 2011.

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