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WR61 LTA

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,046 mi
Last recorded98,046 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 LTA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,046 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

note/high level brake light inoperative

Fail 2 Oct 2024 97,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

note/high level brake light inoperative

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to 1.6mm and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 96,244 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount bracket sheared/insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to 1.6mm and cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear number plate lens missing

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

central exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,931 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 83,931 miles

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

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

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 2 Dec 2019 78,660 miles

both front tyres wearing to edges

both rear coil springs corroding

centre stop light not working

offside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,745 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

one bulb in high level stop light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2017 55,581 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

centre stop light flickering and one segment not working

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

rear exhaust mounting broken away

Fail 18 Oct 2017 55,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

centre stop light flickering and one segment not working

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

rear exhaust mounting broken away

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,149 miles

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 29,734 miles

Both Rear seats stowed away not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 23,468 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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WR61 LTA is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR61 LTA, 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 WR61 LTA registered?

WR61 LTA is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is WR61 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 LTA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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