CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE61 OUF

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OUF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 152,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 150,980 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 148,161 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 144,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,206 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,348 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 132,278 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 132,223 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,850 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,142 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroding

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,364 miles

Front Lower brake discs surface pitting slightly

covers fitted under vehicle

exhaust corroding not weak or blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on edges close to cords

Fail 9 Oct 2014 35,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on edges close to cords

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
Full Seat Altea XL reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE61 OUF is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE61 OUF?

You can check the full history of DE61 OUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE61 OUF registered?

DE61 OUF is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 OUF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE61 OUF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE61 OUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.