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BJ61 DVX

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 DVX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 159,427 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 152,350 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres ()

Offside Front wing corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 152,350 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre Nearside front and Nearside rear tyres ()

Offside Front wing corrosion

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 144,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,014 miles

advise rear coil springs badly corroded

advise rear discs and pads condition

Fail 18 Jul 2022 131,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise rear coil springs badly corroded

advise rear discs and pads condition

Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 107,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 61,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,321 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,973 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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BJ61 DVX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ61 DVX, 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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BJ61 DVX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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