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YC61 HRW

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HRW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,876 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,876 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 74,355 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at center pipe weakened (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 74,355 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at center pipe weakened (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,498 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,498 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,922 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit damaged (1.2.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,073 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,067 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 23,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 19,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HRW is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YC61 HRW, 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 HRW?

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What year was YC61 HRW registered?

YC61 HRW is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is YC61 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 HRW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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