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SEAT ALTEA2011 · 1.6L Diesel

SL61 AEF

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 113,387 miles recorded, this Black 2011 SEAT ALTEA runs on Diesel with a 1598cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/08/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 28 August 2025 at 113,387 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous two years where the car failed to meet standards initially. The absence of advisories in the two latest consecutive tests suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to a standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's fifteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the Altea covered 4,306 miles, while it clocked another 5,265 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage indicates the car is used for regular trips rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent rubber components and seals from drying out. Despite the recent clean records, a buyer should pay attention to the specific issues that caused the failures in August 2023 and 2024. While the record provided does not list the specific mechanical reasons for those failures, recurring failures within short intervals often point to components that are nearing the end of their service. A physical inspection should focus on checking for excessive play on the brake lines and the condition of the suspension bushes, as these are common points of wear for the SEAT platform-group chassis at this mileage.

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70
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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in its most recent inspection on 28 August 2025 at 113,387 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous two years where the car failed to meet standards initially. The absence of advisories in the two latest consecutive tests suggests that the current owner is proactive in addressing identified faults and maintaining the vehicle to a standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's fifteen-year age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between August 2023 and August 2024, the Altea covered 4,306 miles, while it clocked another 5,265 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This steady usage indicates the car is used for regular trips rather than sitting for long periods, which generally helps prevent rubber components and seals from drying out. Despite the recent clean records, a buyer should pay attention to the specific issues that caused the failures in August 2023 and 2024. While the record provided does not list the specific mechanical reasons for those failures, recurring failures within short intervals often point to components that are nearing the end of their service. A physical inspection should focus on checking for excessive play on the brake lines and the condition of the suspension bushes, as these are common points of wear for the SEAT platform-group chassis at this mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2011 Seat Altea (SL61 AEF), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2023 to August 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

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PASS
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ADVISORY