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SD61 EXR

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,198 mi
Last recorded128,198 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 EXR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 128,198 miles

bind on rear brakes

head lamps misted

suspension parts corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 119,116 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,049 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded/ bushes perished

Fail 7 Aug 2024 111,049 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension parts corroded/ bushes perished

Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,893 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 66,296 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 54,977 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 50,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Both (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 47,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 34,975 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,901 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 17,251 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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SD61 EXR is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SD61 EXR, 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 SD61 EXR registered?

SD61 EXR is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is SD61 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 EXR 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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