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LX61 UMG

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 UMG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 8,900 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2026 8,900 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 67,834 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 60,173 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 53,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,332 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 51,216 miles

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

tyres showing age cracks

Fail 13 May 2021 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

tyres showing age cracks

Pass 3 Jun 2020 46,191 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,502 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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LX61 UMG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 LX61 UMG, 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 LX61 UMG registered?

LX61 UMG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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The MOT history for LX61 UMG 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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