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YC61 HRU

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,730 mi
Last recorded62,730 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HRU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 62,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 62,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,976 miles

exhaust silencer condition

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 43,608 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,746 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 36,545 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 30,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 28,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 21,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 6,116 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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YC61 HRU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC61 HRU, 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

How do I check the history of YC61 HRU?

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What year was YC61 HRU registered?

YC61 HRU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is YC61 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 HRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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