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AV61 YHH

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 YHH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 109,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,901 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,373 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 76,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,959 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 51,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing 2 bolts (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 39,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,441 miles

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

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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AV61 YHH is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV61 YHH, 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 AV61 YHH registered?

AV61 YHH is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is AV61 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 YHH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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