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GU61 ONM

2011 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,059 mi
Last recorded168,059 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 ONM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 168,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (lipped) . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 168,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (lipped) . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edges) . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 162,573 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stalk plastic case damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 162,573 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged seat belt stalk plastic case damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 155,111 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 155,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 150,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 143,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,939 miles

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 127,939 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,042 miles

emissions to clean for analyzer to detect gases

Pass 21 Jul 2018 92,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 92,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges + 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges + 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,831 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GU61 ONM is a 2011 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU61 ONM, 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

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What year was GU61 ONM registered?

GU61 ONM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is GU61 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 ONM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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