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SY61 VOH

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,053 mi
Last recorded176,053 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 VOH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 176,053 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 161,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,252 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 145,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 130,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,108 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2018 105,108 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,585 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 18,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,166 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 15,166 miles

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

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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SY61 VOH is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SY61 VOH, 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

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What year was SY61 VOH registered?

SY61 VOH is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is SY61 VOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 VOH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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