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DE61 OFG

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OFG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,865 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 97,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,635 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 78,632 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,903 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 61,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 57,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,489 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 50,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 24,655 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,109 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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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DE61 OFG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DE61 OFG, 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 DE61 OFG registered?

DE61 OFG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is DE61 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 OFG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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