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DV61 XPP

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,613 mi
Last recorded72,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 XPP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,613 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear frame, suspension components, arms, springs, area corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 72,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension mountings, area, components, arms, springs and frame corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 72,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Rear suspension mountings, area, components, arms, springs and frame corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,223 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1-2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 65,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened 2-3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 57,159 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 57,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 52,244 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,642 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 22,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DV61 XPP is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV61 XPP, 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 DV61 XPP registered?

DV61 XPP is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DV61 XPP safe to buy?

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