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BG11 YUD

2011 Seat Altea

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,547 mi
Last recorded128,547 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 YUD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 128,547 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhasut clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,008 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,460 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 91,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 83,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 75,507 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2017 56,818 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 56,818 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,914 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges outside testable area

offside rear tyre worn on edges outside testable area

oil level low

service light on

Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre very worn on edges outside testable area

offside front tyre very worn on edges outside testable area

oil level low

service light on

Pass 1 May 2014 33,902 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 33,902 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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BG11 YUD is a 2011 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG11 YUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG11 YUD registered?

BG11 YUD is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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