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SA61 YHF

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,134 mi
Last recorded29,134 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 YHF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,134 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 22,603 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

passenger rear tyre has a nail in sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 14,954 miles

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

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

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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SA61 YHF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SA61 YHF, 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 SA61 YHF?

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What year was SA61 YHF registered?

SA61 YHF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is SA61 YHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 YHF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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