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DE61 ZXC

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZXC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,328 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,360 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,527 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,958 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 60,047 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 53,164 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 34,067 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 13,494 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 ZXC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

DE61 ZXC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DE61 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ZXC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE61 ZXC have outstanding finance?

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