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EA61 BDF

2011 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 BDF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 81,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 75,374 miles

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

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

windscreen washer pipe split

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,264 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,934 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2022 61,026 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,150 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,150 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 52,499 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,302 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 1 May 2018 39,800 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,225 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,819 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 26,682 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 20,249 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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EA61 BDF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA61 BDF, 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 EA61 BDF registered?

EA61 BDF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is EA61 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 BDF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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