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DE11 KGN

2011 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 KGN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,538 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 122,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where spring sits into (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 119,985 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 116,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 113,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 104,096 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 104,096 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,033 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 98,033 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 74,331 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2018 74,325 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,212 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,425 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 35,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,162 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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DE11 KGN is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DE11 KGN, 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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What year was DE11 KGN registered?

DE11 KGN is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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