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EY11 XHG

2011 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 XHG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,175 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust in poor condition

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 105,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust in poor condition

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 98,151 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusty needs renewing soon (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 98,148 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp rusty needs renewing soon (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,026 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 88,990 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 85,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,525 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,454 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,443 miles

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

tyre pressure lamp on

Fail 17 Apr 2014 24,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

tyre pressure lamp on

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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EY11 XHG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY11 XHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY11 XHG registered?

EY11 XHG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is EY11 XHG safe to buy?

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