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PO11 XSZ

2011 Seat Altea

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO11 XSZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 110,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder exposing cord 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing the screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,528 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad close to excessively worn

Fail 28 Dec 2019 99,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside rear outer brake pad close to excessively worn

Pass 28 Dec 2018 88,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 88,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 75,524 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 59,504 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,272 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,971 miles

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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PO11 XSZ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PO11 XSZ, 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.

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What year was PO11 XSZ registered?

PO11 XSZ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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