BG11 VNB

2011 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SEAT
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,843 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Seat has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 37,843 miles. The pattern of recurring suspension and brake issues, combined with a 2023 MOT gap, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 10,853 miles/year, but a significant drop in annual mileage from 2022 (15,265 miles) to 2025 (3,442 miles) and then 2026 (2,177 miles) is a major red flag for potential underlying issues.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2025): Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush out of fixing (5.3.2
  • Dangerous brake failure on 2025-02-25, immediately followed by a PASS on 2025-02-26.
  • Dangerous offside rear shock absorber failure on 2025-02-25, immediately followed by a PASS on 2025-02-26.
  • Recurring suspension arm corrosion (ADVISORY 2024-02-22, MAJOR 2025-02-25, MINOR 2026-02-25).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • No recorded failures for the 2026-02-25 retest, showing immediate repairs.
  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-25, offering peace of mind for the next year.
  • Consistent annual mileage for the first 10 years, averaging 8,000 miles/year.

Mileage history

Mar 2014: 37,843 mi PASSMar 2014: 37,843 mi FAILNov 2014: 48,618 mi PASSNov 2015: 59,465 mi PASSOct 2016: 71,632 mi FAILOct 2016: 71,632 mi PASSOct 2017: 82,861 mi PASSOct 2018: 96,084 mi PASSOct 2019: 109,597 mi PASSOct 2020: 122,343 mi PASSJul 2021: 129,854 mi FAILJul 2021: 129,886 mi PASSJul 2022: 145,151 mi FAILJul 2022: 145,151 mi PASSFeb 2024: 158,960 mi FAILFeb 2024: 158,960 mi PASSFeb 2025: 162,402 mi FAILFeb 2025: 162,404 mi PASSFeb 2026: 164,581 mi FAILFeb 2026: 164,591 mi PASS165k101k38kMar 2014Feb 2026

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2014 PASS 37,843 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Mar 2014 FAIL 37,843 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nov 2014 PASS 48,618 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED both front tyres on limit
Nov 2015 PASS 59,465 mi
ADVISORY front brake pads appear thin
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oct 2016 FAIL 71,632 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Under trays and engine cover fitted restricting full inspection
Oct 2016 PASS 71,632 mi
ADVISORY Under trays and engine cover fitted restricting full inspection
Oct 2017 PASS 82,861 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 96,084 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 109,597 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 122,343 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 129,854 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 129,886 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 FAIL 145,151 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Jul 2022 PASS 145,151 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 158,960 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also noisy (5.3.2 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Feb 2024 PASS 158,960 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also noisy (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Feb 2025 FAIL 162,402 mi
MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush out of fixing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Feb 2025 PASS 162,404 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2026 FAIL 164,581 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 164,591 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG11 VNB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.