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4229 UN

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,673 mi
Last recorded67,673 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4229 UN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 67,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 67,617 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 66,369 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2023 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 63,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 59,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,127 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,229 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 32,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,063 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 18,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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4229 UN is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 4229 UN, 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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4229 UN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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