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CX61 EFK

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 EFK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 119,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 119,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 119,701 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 114,914 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 109,648 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

advise both front tyres worn inner tread

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,248 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,171 miles

FRONT BRAKE WEAR WIRE FAULTY

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 77,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,894 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,265 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 62,263 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 54,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,829 miles

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 16 Jul 2016 46,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON ?

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,558 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 22,558 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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CX61 EFK is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CX61 EFK, 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 CX61 EFK registered?

CX61 EFK is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is CX61 EFK safe to buy?

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