2011 SEAT Altea 2.0L Diesel · MJ61 DFV
2011 SEAT Altea (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 62,673 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ALTEA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ61 DFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 62,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ61 DFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Seat Altea (MJ61 DFV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MJ61 DFV Mileage History
- 16/09/202248,927 mi
- 20/09/202355,075 mi+6,148 mi
- 20/09/202458,527 mi+3,452 mi
- 19/09/202562,673 mi+4,146 mi
Average of roughly 4,569 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for SEAT SEAT Altea
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: SEAT ALTEA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot Deterioration(Moderate)
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and Vibration(Serious)
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator Degradation(Serious)
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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- Front Coil Spring Fracture and CV Boot DeteriorationModerate
Due to the Altea taller center of gravity and firm UK-tuned suspension, front road coil springs endure substantial shock loads on broken pavement and traffic calming humps. The bottom pigtail coils are prone to corrosion and snapping. Concurrently, the constant velocity CV joint rubber boots frequently split or become insecure, allowing grease to fling out and road grit to enter, destroying the joint. MOT data highlights spring fractures and split CV boots as primary failure items on UK Alteas.
- Dual-Mass Flywheel Fatigue and VibrationSerious
The dual-mass flywheel DMF fitted to manual and DSG diesel Alhambras and Alteas dampens engine torsional vibrations, but internal springs and friction rings wear out under urban stop-start driving and high mileage. Worn DMFs develop excessive rotational play, resulting in severe shuddering through the clutch pedal and cabin at idle, accompanied by a metallic clattering noise. Left untreated, a failing flywheel can disintegrate, damaging the gearbox bellhousing or causing clutch failure.
- Takata Driver Airbag Inflator DegradationSerious
Certain SEAT Altea models produced between 2008 and 2015 were equipped with driver front airbags manufactured by Takata. Over time, exposure to environmental moisture and temperature fluctuations causes the propellant wafers inside the gas generator housing to degrade. In the event of an accident triggering airbag deployment, the inflator housing can rupture violently, ejecting sharp metal fragments into the vehicle cabin and posing severe injury risks to occupants. This is covered under major UK safety recalls including DVSA R/2024/160, R/2024/285, and R/2025/348.
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