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WJ61 UCM

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,120 mi
Last recorded83,120 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 UCM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 81,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 81,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,390 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,853 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,838 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 70,299 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,796 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,105 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,497 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 14,034 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 14,033 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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WJ61 UCM is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WJ61 UCM, 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 WJ61 UCM registered?

WJ61 UCM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is WJ61 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 UCM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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