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BG61 CVW

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,868 mi
Last recorded142,868 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 CVW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 142,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 135,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 135,222 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 126,838 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 112,907 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,340 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,043 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 68,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 29,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,719 miles

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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BG61 CVW is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG61 CVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG61 CVW?

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What year was BG61 CVW registered?

BG61 CVW is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is BG61 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 CVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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