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DE11 ETY

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,904 mi
Last recorded141,904 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 ETY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 141,904 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 141,904 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 113,009 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 112,942 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 112,938 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 78,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 64,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 42,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers ,under trays and covers over both sills fitted

rear high level light not working suspect disconnected

Fail 22 Mar 2016 42,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high internal control altered (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high internal control altered (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers ,under trays and covers over both sills fitted

rear high level light not working suspect disconnected

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear light not working suspect disconected

covers fitted ovger both sills

Fail 27 Mar 2014 24,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,157 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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DE11 ETY is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE11 ETY, 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 DE11 ETY registered?

DE11 ETY is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is DE11 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 ETY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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