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YY61 FTZ

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,571 mi
Last recorded91,571 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 FTZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,571 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,571 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,418 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,233 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on edges

Offside Front tyre has slight wear on edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no smoke detected

Pass 25 Oct 2014 42,695 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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YY61 FTZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY61 FTZ, 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 YY61 FTZ registered?

YY61 FTZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YY61 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 FTZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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