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YP61 XDX

2011 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 XDX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,551 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,692 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 69,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,102 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,806 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2018 51,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,530 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 46,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 41,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,423 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 27,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 27,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YP61 XDX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 YP61 XDX, 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 YP61 XDX registered?

YP61 XDX is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is YP61 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP61 XDX 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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