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EJ11 HYH

2011 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,572 mi
Last recorded130,572 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 HYH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 130,572 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 130,494 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear 3/4 stop lamp working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 128,604 miles

Central Rear 3/4 of the stop lamp is working (LED stop lamp).

Nearside Front Fog light lens cracked but has no effect on emitted light.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 120,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 120,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,909 miles

Central Brake light part not working

Fail 28 Jul 2020 116,909 miles

Central Brake light part not working

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,285 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 111,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 104,725 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 104,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 93,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 84,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 78,321 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ11 HYH is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ11 HYH, 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 EJ11 HYH registered?

EJ11 HYH is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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