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PN61 XOL

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,052 mi
Last recorded164,052 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN61 XOL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 164,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 153,852 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 148,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,373 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 135,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 121,030 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 113,968 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,596 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing and out of shape

Fail 2 Jan 2020 103,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing and out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 69,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 55,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 43,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti freeze level low

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 34,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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PN61 XOL is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN61 XOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN61 XOL registered?

PN61 XOL is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is PN61 XOL safe to buy?

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