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NU11 VKN

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 VKN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,611 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 102,591 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,532 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 96,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,071 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 89,108 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts in tread plus wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on fuel line (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall plus some rim damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low edges of tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low / bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,909 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and mis-shaped inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,380 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 67,250 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,891 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,043 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,678 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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NU11 VKN is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU11 VKN, 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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NU11 VKN is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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