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DE61 OFT

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,492 mi
Last recorded59,492 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OFT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 59,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,509 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 38,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,448 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,672 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,433 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DE61 OFT is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 70,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE61 OFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE61 OFT registered?

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

Is DE61 OFT safe to buy?

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