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BL11 VXU

2011 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 VXU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,934 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 77,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 55,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,658 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,894 miles

3 wipers smear

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 32,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,920 miles

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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BL11 VXU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL11 VXU, 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 BL11 VXU registered?

BL11 VXU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is BL11 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL11 VXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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