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DE61 OTW

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OTW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 87,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 82,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 82,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,103 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,506 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,185 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,598 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,571 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,863 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OTW is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE61 OTW, 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 DE61 OTW registered?

DE61 OTW is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is DE61 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 OTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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