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DU61 XKB

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,166 mi
Last recorded96,166 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XKB
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 96,166 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,479 miles

Coolant leak signs of leak cambelt side of engine ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,531 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 60,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 60,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,874 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 54,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,333 miles

ALL TYRES WORN

REAR PADS WORN

Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2017 41,001 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 27,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,993 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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DU61 XKB is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel 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 DU61 XKB, 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 DU61 XKB registered?

DU61 XKB is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is DU61 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 XKB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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