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KV61 FKU

2011 Seat Altea XL

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 FKU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 128,099 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 128,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing One Wheel Stud Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing One Wheel Stud Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,617 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 118,235 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 118,233 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 112,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,244 miles

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 9 Mar 2021 101,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 93,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,450 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 51,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 34,883 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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KV61 FKU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV61 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV61 FKU registered?

KV61 FKU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is KV61 FKU safe to buy?

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