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NV11 BSX

2011 Seat Altea XL

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,910 mi
Last recorded71,910 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV11 BSX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 71,910 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp defective

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,148 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp damage

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2023 54,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 54,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,186 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 44,184 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light centre stop light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,622 miles

Bulb failure lamp lit but all bulbs functioning

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 31,397 miles

Emissions only just met

Engine coolant level low

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

Nearside rear tyre has had a puncture repair

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,347 miles

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

offside rear reflector damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 19,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 12,078 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 6,450 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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NV11 BSX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 NV11 BSX, 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 NV11 BSX registered?

NV11 BSX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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