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DA61 ZWZ

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,760 mi
Last recorded108,760 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 108,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear wheel and surrounding area damp, no fault found

Fail 7 Nov 2024 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in treads

Offside Rear wheel and surrounding area damp, no fault found

Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,914 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2023 103,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 3 Nov 2022 98,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,975 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 75,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,085 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 58,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 58,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 48,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 40,250 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,959 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZWZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZWZ, 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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What year was DA61 ZWZ registered?

DA61 ZWZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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