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DG61 KLU

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,611 mi
Last recorded98,611 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,454 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 88,933 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 88,933 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 87,900 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2022 87,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 86,647 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,758 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside nt (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside nt (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one bolt all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 70,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

offside rear and nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,745 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 66,745 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,944 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 54,944 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,793 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 KLU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KLU, 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 KLU registered?

DG61 KLU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is DG61 KLU safe to buy?

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