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DA61 HRZ

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,364 mi
Last recorded34,364 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 HRZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,364 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 33,537 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 34,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 31,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,170 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 29,170 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 27,847 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge which is worn uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2019 27,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

front brake discs pitted and corroded around edges

nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge which is worn uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,184 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,265 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 20,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,128 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 14,326 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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DA61 HRZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 HRZ, 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 DA61 HRZ registered?

DA61 HRZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DA61 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 HRZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA61 HRZ have outstanding finance?

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