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DG61 WLJ

2011 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,914 mi
Last recorded96,914 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 WLJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 96,914 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

central exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 19 Jun 2025 92,119 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2025 92,119 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,844 miles

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2024 86,844 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,081 miles

Central Rear Lower Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 76,278 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2022 76,278 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,733 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,797 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,347 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,314 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,314 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,505 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,876 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WLJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

DG61 WLJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is DG61 WLJ safe to buy?

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