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S16 SDC

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,177 mi
Last recorded50,177 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SDC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,177 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 47,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 44,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 38,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,297 miles

epc and engine management light intermittent

Fail 17 Feb 2021 36,297 miles

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

epc and engine management light intermittent

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,235 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,971 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,067 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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S16 SDC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S16 SDC, 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 S16 SDC registered?

S16 SDC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is S16 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 SDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S16 SDC have outstanding finance?

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