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DG61 GZM

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,962 mi
Last recorded146,962 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 GZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 146,962 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 146,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2024 140,154 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 133,811 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 129,787 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding - VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 96,521 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,521 miles

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,865 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,865 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads worn low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 76,166 miles

Centre and rear exhaust bracket slightly corroding

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre slightly worn and wear on both edges

O/S/F tyre wear on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wear on inner edge

Smoke emission visable clear

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,053 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 46,007 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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DG61 GZM is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

DG61 GZM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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