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VN11 TKD

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

233,215 mi
Last recorded233,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 TKD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 233,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 233,214 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge run off inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inner edge on limit 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 4 Sep 2023 227,574 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 227,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting up (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,950 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 113,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,564 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 90,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,677 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,713 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,960 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 61,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 56,227 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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VN11 TKD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VN11 TKD, 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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VN11 TKD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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