2011 SEAT Altea XL 1.6L Diesel · KV61 FMP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last three years. The most recent test on 12 August 2025 at 70,488 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. This follows a period of clean results since 2022, suggesting that the owner has maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. Data shows a steady usage rate, such as 3,156 miles covered between August 2024 and August 2025, and another 4,241 miles between November 2023 and November 2024. This low-frequency usage suggests the car was likely used for short local trips or remained for extended periods rather than long-distance commuting. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the long intervals between recorded miles can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and perished seals due to age rather than friction. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on signs of age-related decay that MOT tests do not always capture. Because the car sits frequently, inspect the suspension bushes for cracking or perished rubber and check the brake discs for heavy surface corrosion or seized calipers. The failure in November 2023 at 65,091 miles was rectified immediately to achieve a pass, but a manual check of the structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is necessary to ensure that corrosion has not compromised the chassis despite the low mileage figure.