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SD61 YHO

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 YHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,110 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,030 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 64,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,511 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 38,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,542 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 27,755 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,113 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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SD61 YHO is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SD61 YHO, 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 SD61 YHO?

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What year was SD61 YHO registered?

SD61 YHO is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SD61 YHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 YHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD61 YHO have outstanding finance?

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