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DE61 XEG

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,885 mi
Last recorded137,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XEG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 113,962 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 99,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,224 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 60,603 miles

fuel cap cover snapped

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,169 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,129 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,189 miles

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

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 XEG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XEG, 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

How do I check the history of DE61 XEG?

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What year was DE61 XEG registered?

DE61 XEG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is DE61 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 XEG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE61 XEG have outstanding finance?

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