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DY61 WRZ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 WRZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 136,425 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 136,413 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 124,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 113,696 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 100,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 97,807 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 92,722 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,529 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,529 miles

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

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken away

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,387 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,211 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 48,136 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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DY61 WRZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 70,611 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY61 WRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY61 WRZ registered?

DY61 WRZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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