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DG61 EPD

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,835 mi
Last recorded179,835 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 EPD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 179,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 172,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 161,256 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,468 miles

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody tray fitted... Side skirts preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2022 149,501 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody tray fitted... Side skirts preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2021 138,914 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Fail 3 Sep 2021 138,912 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded on outer casing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,076 miles

Undertray fitted

Rear Exhaust box rusty on surface

Pass 13 Aug 2019 118,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,463 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EPD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG61 EPD, 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 DG61 EPD registered?

DG61 EPD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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