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OE11 FOA

2011 Seat Altea XL

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 FOA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 86,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 86,551 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,258 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 77,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 77,798 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,238 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 65,143 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 65,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2019 54,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 42,289 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 42,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 27,405 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 21,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres going out of shape

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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OE11 FOA 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 70.6%.

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 OE11 FOA, 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 OE11 FOA registered?

OE11 FOA is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 17 August 2011.

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