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AC61 RAC

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

173,856 mi
Last recorded173,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC61 RAC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 173,856 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 156,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 141,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 141,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,432 miles

Emissions clean / no smoke detected

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 107,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 92,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 81,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 70,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 58,291 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 58,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 18,858 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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AC61 RAC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC61 RAC, 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

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What year was AC61 RAC registered?

AC61 RAC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is AC61 RAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC61 RAC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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