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BG61 PLN

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,752 mi
Last recorded142,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 PLN
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 140,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 138,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 134,232 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,113 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 128,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 112,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,855 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,246 miles

both rear tyres just legal on inner edges & perishing borderline

Pass 1 Aug 2017 85,371 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,676 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,243 miles

emissions not checked due to revs to low

Fail 11 Nov 2014 50,243 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not checked due to revs to low

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 PLN is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLN, 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 PLN?

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What year was BG61 PLN registered?

BG61 PLN is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is BG61 PLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 PLN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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