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DA61 NMV

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 NMV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 97,219 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 97,213 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension top bearing slightly seized

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,684 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,495 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 42,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 34,933 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 31,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 25,555 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 20,386 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,210 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 NMV is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

DA61 NMV is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is DA61 NMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 NMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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