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Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 reliable? We analysed 888 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 888 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.9%
Typical Mileage
131,552mi
Annual Mileage
7,737mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105.

Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,089 mi/yr
Typical
7,737 mi/yr
Average
8,399 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,490 mi/yr

Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
131,552 mi
75th Percentile
158,065 mi
95th Percentile
201,104 mi
Max Recorded
1,320,676 mi

How Does the Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 THIS CAR 78.9% 888 131,552 mi — yrs
Seat Ibiza 73.7% 3,964,856 60,259 mi 31 yrs
Seat Leon 78% 3,000,659 70,859 mi 26 yrs
Seat Alhambra 72.5% 690,916 95,606 mi 30 yrs
Cupra Leon VZ3 PHEV S-a 79.1% 320 36,959 mi — yrs

Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105?

The Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 888 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 owner drives around 7,737 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 reliable?
Based on 888 MOT tests, the Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 has a 78.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 do per year?
The typical Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 does around 7,737 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Seat Altea XL Stylance TDI 105?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.