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SB11 XOR

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,816 mi
Last recorded165,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XOR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 165,816 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 165,815 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 155,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 155,779 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip-beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,832 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 144,827 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,459 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 128,459 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 109,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,374 miles

under covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,271 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 51,017 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,716 miles

emissions to clean to get a result

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,906 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,427 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

emissions to clean to test

tps light on

under sheets and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 4,858 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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SB11 XOR is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SB11 XOR, 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 SB11 XOR registered?

SB11 XOR is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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