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NU11 VMD

2011 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,937 mi
Last recorded130,937 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU11 VMD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 130,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens tape repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

trims and covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2022 120,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail light lense damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2022 120,131 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail light lense damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,736 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 105,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,457 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose supported with wire (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 102,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,446 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,673 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,167 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 VMD is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMD, 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 NU11 VMD registered?

NU11 VMD is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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