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SD61 EWL

2011 Seat Altea XL

Beige Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,022 mi
Last recorded27,022 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 EWL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 26,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 26,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 25,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 24,923 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,718 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 20,787 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 19,578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,205 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside/offside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear tyre tread cracking

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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SD61 EWL is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Beige with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD61 EWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD61 EWL registered?

SD61 EWL is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is SD61 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 EWL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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