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DE61 ZTG

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,416 mi
Last recorded144,416 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ZTG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 144,416 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 144,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 127,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,479 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger bracket corroded half broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Partially corroded inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded / pitted outer edge of inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Low pressure pipe leaking to washer jets (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded / pitted outer edge of inner braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TOTALLY BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 77,015 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to wear inner edges slightly

Pass 17 May 2018 63,370 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge and near limit

Pass 22 May 2017 51,150 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 35,529 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,495 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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DE61 ZTG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DE61 ZTG, 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 DE61 ZTG registered?

DE61 ZTG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DE61 ZTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ZTG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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