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DA61 KDN

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,036 mi
Last recorded138,036 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 KDN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,036 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 131,507 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2025 131,212 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2024 119,282 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2024 119,282 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2024 117,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,573 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2023 108,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2021 99,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Joint sleeve clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 99,891 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R16 91W Inside edge of tread worn through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Joint sleeve clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91W Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre sleeve clamps corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre support bracket corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suspended from interior mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Loosing pressure - TPM light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,147 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 80,147 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 49,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,055 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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DA61 KDN is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA61 KDN, 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.

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DA61 KDN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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