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DE61 XEA

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,400 mi
Last recorded232,400 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 232,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 220,806 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 212,970 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 212,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 199,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 199,318 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2018 199,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2017 178,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 150,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring is corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring is corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 150,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring is corroded.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring is corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,138 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,109 miles

offside front fog light cracked

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 XEA is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

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

Is DE61 XEA safe to buy?

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