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DG61 KWE

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,051 mi
Last recorded64,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 KWE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 64,051 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2026 64,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides upper rubbers split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2025 61,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 52,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 45,614 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,934 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 43,934 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 42,584 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 39,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS AND OS (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 37,600 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 37,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,933 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,641 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 KWE is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver 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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

DG61 KWE is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is DG61 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 KWE 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.

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