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BV61 HUZ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,718 mi
Last recorded115,718 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 HUZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 115,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 107,442 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,520 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,681 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,676 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,269 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 88,499 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,266 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,126 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,627 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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BV61 HUZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BV61 HUZ, 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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BV61 HUZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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