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YR11 VYA

2011 Seat Altea XL

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,818 mi
Last recorded27,818 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 VYA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 27,818 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 26,819 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 25,807 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,366 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2022 24,366 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 21,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 19,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,200 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 16,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,265 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 12,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,727 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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YR11 VYA is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR11 VYA, 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 YR11 VYA registered?

YR11 VYA is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is YR11 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR11 VYA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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