CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG61 KMF

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,219 mi
Last recorded118,219 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 KMF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 118,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 109,180 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Suspension arms/Coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 109,180 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arms/Coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,067 miles

Covers fit to the underside of vehicle obstructing view of certain components

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 100,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fit to the underside of vehicle obstructing view of certain components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear spring arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing heavily on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 64,059 miles

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2020 54,019 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 47,875 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 43,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 91V and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,003 miles

n/s/f tyre on edges slightly wearing worm,may require to attention

Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,966 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 31,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,812 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 24,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG61 KMF is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KMF, 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

How do I check the history of DG61 KMF?

You can check the full history of DG61 KMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG61 KMF registered?

DG61 KMF is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is DG61 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 KMF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG61 KMF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG61 KMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.