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SD11 GVA

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 GVA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 130,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 124,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 118,620 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 113,257 miles

Bulb warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded, coil springs, suspension arms

Reverse light not working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure light on. But not indicating a malfunction.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,831 miles

HAND BRAKE HEAVY TO OPERATE

N/S/R SHOCK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP AREA

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,830 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE SUMP AREA

HAND BRAKE HEAVY TO OPERATE

N/S/R SHOCK HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 12 Dec 2019 102,082 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 102,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,139 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 94,139 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,411 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,983 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread.

o/s rear tyre on 2mm.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,960 miles

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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SD11 GVA is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD11 GVA, 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 SD11 GVA registered?

SD11 GVA is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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