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DA61 VND

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 76,083 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s rear lower arms corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,377 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 64,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,687 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 41,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,322 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VND 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 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 VND, 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 VND registered?

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

Is DA61 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 VND 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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