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S111 JAV

2016 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests33 (26 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.8%

Mileage

64,178 mi
Last recorded64,178 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 JAV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

26 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 64,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 126,692 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both det (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear chassie corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,170 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn on edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframed corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 119,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear tyres worn on edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframed corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,807 miles

offside rear brake pads are worn

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,929 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

chassie corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,134 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 105,708 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

parts of chassie corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,335 miles

Rear subframe , suspension and chassie corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear subframe , suspension and chassie corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 39,422 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,622 miles

both rear tyres are worn 3mm

front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 88,116 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2019 88,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 25,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,784 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,784 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,940 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,511 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,918 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,614 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 22,614 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S111 JAV is a 2016 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.8%.

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 S111 JAV, 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 10 years old, this Seat Altea is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S111 JAV is a 2016 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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