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AJ11 YYC

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,077 mi
Last recorded96,077 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 YYC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,671 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 74,842 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 74,842 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,365 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,752 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,455 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 42,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind n/s/r wheel

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 28,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

screen blades smear

Fail 15 Jul 2014 28,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

screen blades smear

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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AJ11 YYC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ11 YYC, 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 AJ11 YYC?

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What year was AJ11 YYC registered?

AJ11 YYC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 July 2011.

Is AJ11 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ11 YYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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