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SH61 LUF

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 LUF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 100,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 97,896 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 97,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,629 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 87,629 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 84,382 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear hanger broken + centre sleeve and hanger deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2020 82,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 78,626 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 78,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 71,122 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 69,284 miles

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with lens tape

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 57,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,900 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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SH61 LUF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH61 LUF, 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 SH61 LUF registered?

SH61 LUF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is SH61 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 LUF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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