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DN61 XOR

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 XOR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 117,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 112,189 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 106,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 104,914 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 104,914 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s, upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 90,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,937 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 66,459 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 44,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 33,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 22,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN61 XOR is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN61 XOR, 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.

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What year was DN61 XOR registered?

DN61 XOR is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is DN61 XOR safe to buy?

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