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BSZ 7199

2015 Seat Altea XL

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 7199
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 84,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 78,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 70,738 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 70,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,267 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 61,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 52,540 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls [2014] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 52,540 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls [2014] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 46,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 40,894 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 40,894 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,564 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,533 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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BSZ 7199 is a 2015 Seat Altea XL in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BSZ 7199, 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 11 years old, this Seat Altea XL is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSZ 7199 registered?

BSZ 7199 is a 2015 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 12 January 2015.

Is BSZ 7199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 7199 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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