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DG61 ENT

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,026 mi
Last recorded122,026 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 ENT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2024 122,026 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 104,562 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,753 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust joint corroded and unservicable

rear subframe slightly corroded

undertarys fitted preventing inspection of brake/fuel lines

Fail 5 Sep 2018 59,753 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb upside down (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust joint corroded and unservicable

rear subframe slightly corroded

undertarys fitted preventing inspection of brake/fuel lines

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,056 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn excessively on inner edge tracking check/adjustment recommended (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 47,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside rears ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside front tyre worn

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,206 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 39,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seats fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DG61 ENT 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 68.8%.

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 DG61 ENT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 ENT registered?

DG61 ENT is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DG61 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 ENT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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