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NX61 XFL

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,573 mi
Last recorded129,573 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 XFL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,573 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2023 127,910 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 127,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 122,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 117,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,835 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,777 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,744 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,682 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,808 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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NX61 XFL is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX61 XFL, 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 NX61 XFL registered?

NX61 XFL is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 11 October 2011.

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