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OV61 MVF

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV61 MVF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 114,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,540 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 103,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,578 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s and N/s ()

Fail 25 Oct 2021 95,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/s and N/s ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,628 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,620 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 72,218 miles

both the rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

small chip in the front windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,646 miles

chips in the front windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,473 miles

both front tyres are approaching the wear bars

offside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2014 39,286 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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OV61 MVF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OV61 MVF, 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 OV61 MVF registered?

OV61 MVF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is OV61 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV61 MVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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