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DN11 PFD

2011 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,066 mi
Last recorded128,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 PFD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 123,189 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2024 123,189 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 118,434 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 109,893 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,965 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 95,963 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,577 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 52,459 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,902 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 32,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,394 miles

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

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

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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DN11 PFD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DN11 PFD, 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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What year was DN11 PFD registered?

DN11 PFD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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