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OE11 VBZ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 VBZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 125,498 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 125,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,566 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 109,304 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 109,304 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 91,390 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,127 miles

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

both front tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,729 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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OE11 VBZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

OE11 VBZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is OE11 VBZ safe to buy?

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