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DE61 ZWM

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,499 mi
Last recorded43,499 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZWM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,499 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 19 Sep 2024 37,486 miles

Clean Emissions

Pass 22 Sep 2023 33,143 miles

Clean Emissions

Fail 21 Sep 2023 33,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Clean Emissions

Pass 23 Sep 2022 27,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 22,977 miles

no acell;eration detected on smoke test

Pass 15 Sep 2020 19,679 miles

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

No acceleration detected by equipment whilst performing emissions test.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 18,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 13,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 11,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,207 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 7,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 7,682 miles

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
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DE61 ZWM is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWM, 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.

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What year was DE61 ZWM registered?

DE61 ZWM is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DE61 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ZWM 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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