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BK61 UZG

2011 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,749 mi
Last recorded104,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 UZG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 104,749 miles

Bulb failure light on possible due to led number plate lights fitted

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 99,355 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 99,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 95,191 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 95,189 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 87,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,940 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 81,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,262 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 77,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,527 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 72,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 67,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,070 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 50,211 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,728 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 x tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,162 miles

off side front fog light broken and trim missing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 33,162 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear tyre low in pressure

off side front fog light broken and trim missing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BK61 UZG is a 2011 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK61 UZG, 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

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What year was BK61 UZG registered?

BK61 UZG is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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