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LX61 XLO

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,254 mi
Last recorded56,254 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX61 XLO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,254 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 53,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 53,138 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 50,180 miles

Front bonnet catch defective but can still be opened

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 50,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed where marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed where marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet catch defective but can still be opened

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 47,314 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 44,485 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 39,899 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 37,282 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2017 33,043 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,151 miles

both rear tyres tread perished

Pass 3 Jul 2015 13,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,031 miles

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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LX61 XLO is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX61 XLO, 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.

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What year was LX61 XLO registered?

LX61 XLO is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is LX61 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX61 XLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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