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AK61 KZM

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 KZM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 88,624 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 79,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 67,790 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,244 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 64,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,131 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 55,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 24,638 miles

child seats fitted on rear seats

Fail 4 Sep 2015 24,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted on rear seats

Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AK61 KZM is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AK61 KZM, 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

How do I check the history of AK61 KZM?

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What year was AK61 KZM registered?

AK61 KZM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is AK61 KZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 KZM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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