CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG61 XPE

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,501 mi
Last recorded158,501 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 XPE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 158,501 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 149,377 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,527 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2024 138,305 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,298 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,963 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 117,631 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 93,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 79,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 64,329 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,671 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG61 XPE is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc 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 SG61 XPE, 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

How do I check the history of SG61 XPE?

You can check the full history of SG61 XPE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG61 XPE registered?

SG61 XPE is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SG61 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 XPE 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.

Does SG61 XPE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG61 XPE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.