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SD11 GYV

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 GYV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 123,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 116,812 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 109,803 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,210 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,661 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,159 miles

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 27 Mar 2015 36,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,174 miles

offside front tyre tread worn very low on indide edge

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 GYV is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SD11 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

SD11 GYV is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is SD11 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD11 GYV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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