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DE61 KBU

2011 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,199 mi
Last recorded150,199 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 KBU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 150,199 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 144,455 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 144,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded noisy touching arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 131,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,913 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides brakes binding - advise brake check/service (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 125,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edged - cords exposed - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides brakes binding - advise brake check/service (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 117,483 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise brake check/service (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/eroded/peeled

Pass 20 Sep 2019 109,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 109,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split at rear securing clip fitting (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding when turned by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,518 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,518 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear slight binding

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear both tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust silencer casing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,469 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,208 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear tyres wearing at inner edges

o/s/f tyre worn [bald] at inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,536 miles

nearside front tyre very worn on inner edge

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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DE61 KBU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DE61 KBU, 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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DE61 KBU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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