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SL11 RBU

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL11 RBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 104,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 104,021 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear winter tyre fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,836 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,834 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 82,572 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,061 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seat belt.

rear brake pads worn very low.

slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,494 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,409 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

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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SL11 RBU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL11 RBU, 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 SL11 RBU registered?

SL11 RBU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is SL11 RBU safe to buy?

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