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YR61 WMZ

2011 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,163 mi
Last recorded128,163 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea XL70,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 WMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 128,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under trays obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 13 Mar 2025 118,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,796 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2023 97,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,159 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 90,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,755 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 83,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,791 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,788 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,724 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2016 49,020 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,163 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around EGR valve

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YR61 WMZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR61 WMZ, 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 YR61 WMZ registered?

YR61 WMZ is a 2011 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 13 October 2011.

Is YR61 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 WMZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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