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DG61 KXL

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,170 mi
Last recorded133,170 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 KXL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 133,170 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust insecure

corrosion under vehicle

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 123,535 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated + heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 123,532 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated + heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,385 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2021 84,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,639 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,639 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2018 56,583 miles

Different aspect ratios fitted at front compared to rear

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

undertrays & covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 56,583 miles

Different aspect ratios fitted at front compared to rear

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2017 47,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,804 miles

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 36,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 25,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,420 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 KXL is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

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

Is DG61 KXL safe to buy?

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