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DE61 XDN

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

154,846 mi
Last recorded154,846 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XDN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 154,846 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 145,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 134,514 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 122,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,277 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 92,479 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,144 miles

Unable to take smoke reading

Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,806 miles

Front Wiper starting to smear

Nearside Rear starting to out of shape

Offside Rear starting to out of shape

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,219 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 XDN is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

DE61 XDN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is DE61 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XDN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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