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R700 BRO

2023 Seat Altea XL

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,691 mi
Last recorded7,691 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 BRO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 7,691 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 67,156 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 67,079 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 62,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 62,326 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 57,446 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,755 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,022 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,410 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tyre tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,470 miles

Rear tyres both slight cracking in tyre treads

Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,619 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 27,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R700 BRO is a 2023 Seat Altea XL in Red with a 1,490cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R700 BRO, 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 3 years old, this Seat Altea XL is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R700 BRO registered?

R700 BRO is a 2023 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 28 March 2023.

Is R700 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 BRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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