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KP61 ELU

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,876 mi
Last recorded142,876 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 ELU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,876 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,694 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,547 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))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 112,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 104,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 95,913 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 90,783 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 90,783 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 9 Sep 2019 85,276 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 78,160 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,480 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,065 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 36,980 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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KP61 ELU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP61 ELU, 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 KP61 ELU registered?

KP61 ELU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is KP61 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP61 ELU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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