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DE61 UFN

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 125,848 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 109,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,532 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front badly warn thin on inner edge strong advise replace check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 105,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front badly warn thin on inner edge strong advise replace check tracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,514 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly discolured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatsheild inscure but not likely to become detached

exhaust mount broken corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 99,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no image or aim (4.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively disc slightly discolured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatsheild inscure but not likely to become detached

exhaust mount broken corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns limits (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust bracket corroded disconected

Fail 1 Oct 2019 93,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly warn on inner edge on limits STRONG ADVISE replace (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket corroded disconected

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,216 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 70,772 miles

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

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

Unable to carry out full inspection due to engine cover fitted.

Unable to carry out full inspection due to undertray fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,074 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,818 miles

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 UFN 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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

DE61 UFN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 UFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 UFN 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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