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SW61 VCX

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VCX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,454 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 90,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,920 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 54,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,646 miles

osr taillight lens broken and borderline pass for sharp edges

rear discs worn inner surface

rear pads worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades are streaking

offside rear tyre tread is cracked and perished

rear wiper juddering

Pass 22 Sep 2014 16,780 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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SW61 VCX is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SW61 VCX, 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 SW61 VCX registered?

SW61 VCX is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is SW61 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 VCX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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