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SL61 NHG

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 NHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,583 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded in places

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2023 82,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded in places

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 67,712 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm in places also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm in places also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray(s) fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2021 53,117 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose (rear section).

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 53,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose (rear section).

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 38,700 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 24 Oct 2019 35,016 miles

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

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Fail 24 Oct 2019 35,012 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2018 29,228 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2018 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2017 23,881 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,658 miles

Nearside Front Nail in centre of tyre (leaking)

Nearside Front Outer Damage to side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,079 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 12 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 7,139 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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SL61 NHG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL61 NHG, 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 SL61 NHG registered?

SL61 NHG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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