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DK11 YTJ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,763 mi
Last recorded109,763 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YTJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 107,592 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 107,592 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,278 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension and exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,847 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 93,847 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,107 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 53,306 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,159 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,159 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,139 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2017 47,120 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,687 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,680 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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DK11 YTJ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK11 YTJ, 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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DK11 YTJ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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