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SA61 TVZ

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,755 mi
Last recorded103,755 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 TVZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 103,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 101,855 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside number plate light insecure

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

all rear suspension components /subframe corroded

front suspension /arms corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2024 88,692 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 88,692 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inners (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 82,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 74,575 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 67,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 67,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,201 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,270 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 32,648 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 14,005 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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SA61 TVZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SA61 TVZ, 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 SA61 TVZ registered?

SA61 TVZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is SA61 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 TVZ 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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