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AF11 SYD

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,889 mi
Last recorded118,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 SYD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 118,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 116,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 111,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,850 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,759 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 86,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,480 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,108 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,324 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 28,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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AF11 SYD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF11 SYD, 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 AF11 SYD?

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What year was AF11 SYD registered?

AF11 SYD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is AF11 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 SYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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