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DE60 VSZ

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,897 mi
Last recorded147,897 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 VSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 147,897 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 133,416 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 121,400 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 121,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,239 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 104,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 93,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres slight wear inner edges

slight grease around offside front outer c.v boot area

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,059 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn

restricted rear seat belt inspection (child seats fitted)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,077 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

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Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,383 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,449 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 57,241 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DE60 VSZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE60 VSZ, 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 DE60 VSZ registered?

DE60 VSZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is DE60 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE60 VSZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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