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U17CC

2011 Seat Altea

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,710 mi
Last recorded21,710 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationU17CC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 21,710 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 21,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

trail socket not working correctly

Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 21,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 21,417 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 21,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 21,340 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,146 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 21,146 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,708 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,433 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 19,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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U17CC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 U17CC, 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 U17CC registered?

U17CC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 April 2011.

Is U17CC safe to buy?

The MOT history for U17CC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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