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DA61 HSD

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 97,839 miles

front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner faces

Pass 30 Oct 2024 91,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,099 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 73,861 miles

all brake disc's are slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,450 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,013 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,605 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,685 miles

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 36,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HSD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HSD, 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 DA61 HSD registered?

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

Is DA61 HSD safe to buy?

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