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DG11 RNJ

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 RNJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 89,667 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,103 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 77,165 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 73,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,933 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 69,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,789 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,154 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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DG11 RNJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DG11 RNJ, 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 DG11 RNJ registered?

DG11 RNJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 March 2011.

Is DG11 RNJ safe to buy?

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