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BN61 JGU

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 JGU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 105,668 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 105,667 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 102,420 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,837 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 90,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,533 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,564 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,145 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 75,733 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

fuel flap/ locking device damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 63,544 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

petrol filler cap flap is broken,flap has a sharp edge when it is pulled open.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,195 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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BN61 JGU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BN61 JGU, 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 BN61 JGU registered?

BN61 JGU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is BN61 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 JGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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