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RV61 PNL

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,469 mi
Last recorded172,469 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 PNL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 172,469 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 162,331 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 157,396 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 152,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 145,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

T P M S light on

Fail 4 Dec 2018 123,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre sidewall 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))

T P M S light on

Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,254 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,180 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,076 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 83,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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RV61 PNL is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV61 PNL, 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 RV61 PNL?

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What year was RV61 PNL registered?

RV61 PNL is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is RV61 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 PNL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV61 PNL have outstanding finance?

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