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WJ61 UCU

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,643 mi
Last recorded88,643 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 UCU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 88,643 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 88,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 84,656 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 76,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,832 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 54,871 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,993 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 46,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 32,999 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

n/s wiper leaves slight smear on windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,073 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 17,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 12,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 7,697 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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WJ61 UCU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey 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 WJ61 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

WJ61 UCU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is WJ61 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 UCU 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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