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ST61 JSU

2011 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 JSU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 151,210 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 142,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 129,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 116,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 116,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,788 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,187 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 97,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,879 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,076 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,013 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,461 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,906 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,570 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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ST61 JSU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST61 JSU, 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 ST61 JSU registered?

ST61 JSU is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 10 December 2011.

Is ST61 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST61 JSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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