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DU61 XKC

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,220 mi
Last recorded40,220 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 XKC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 40,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 38,177 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 38,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 37,127 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 37,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlight adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,105 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 34,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively also offside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 32,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,091 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,950 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,537 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 20,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,745 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 14,140 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 XKC is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

DU61 XKC is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DU61 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU61 XKC 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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