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T88 TXE

2011 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 TXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 120,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 111,933 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 102,474 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 102,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake also shows signs of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 90,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,481 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,476 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 78,490 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 78,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,422 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,800 miles

225/45/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

rear tyres wearing low

rear tyyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,339 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 38,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,652 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 30,061 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front and nearside front tyre side walls deteriorated

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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T88 TXE is a 2011 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T88 TXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T88 TXE registered?

T88 TXE is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is T88 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 TXE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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