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86-LV-46

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,500 mi
Last recorded135,500 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration86-LV-46
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,500 miles

European headlight adapters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted as standard obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2017 135,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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86-LV-46 is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 86-LV-46, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 86-LV-46 registered?

86-LV-46 is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is 86-LV-46 safe to buy?

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