BJ11 SHV

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
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 February 2027 (241 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,637 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 35,637 miles. The vehicle's history shows a consistent lack of proactive maintenance, leading to repeated failures.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,197 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though recent annual mileage has been very low.

Things to check

  • Recurring failures on tyres (DANGEROUS, 2015) and lights (MAJOR, 2015) indicate reactive, not proactive, maintenance.
  • Brake system advisories (RECURRING, 2015) and suspension wear (ADVISORY, 2015) are recurring issues, not isolated incidents.
  • The 2015-03-24 FAILED test shows a DANGEROUS defect (tyres) and MAJOR defect (headlamp aim), both immediately fixed but revealing a pattern of neglect.
  • The 2015-03-24 PASSED test still carries 3 ADVISORIES for tyres and shock absorber, indicating unresolved wear items.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2022): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until February 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age (8,197 miles/year), suggesting regular use without excessive wear.

Mileage history

Mar 2014: 35,637 mi PASSMar 2015: 52,583 mi PASSMar 2015: 52,583 mi FAILMar 2016: 69,134 mi PASSMar 2017: 81,991 mi PASSMar 2018: 84,674 mi PASSMar 2019: 87,686 mi FAILMar 2019: 87,687 mi PASSMar 2020: 99,183 mi FAILMar 2020: 99,198 mi PASSMar 2021: 108,861 mi FAILMar 2021: 108,861 mi PASSMay 2022: 114,455 mi PASSMar 2023: 116,199 mi PASSApr 2024: 118,848 mi PASSApr 2025: 119,890 mi PASSFeb 2026: 124,000 mi PASS124k80k36kMar 2014Feb 2026

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2014 PASS 35,637 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2015 PASS 52,583 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre sidewalls split, not deep enough to reach cords
Mar 2015 FAIL 52,583 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre sidewalls split, not deep enough to reach cords
Mar 2016 PASS 69,134 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 81,991 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Under covers fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has cuts on wall
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has cuts on wall
Mar 2018 PASS 84,674 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2019 FAIL 87,686 mi
MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
ADVISORY both front tyres on 2mm + slightly out of shape
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Mar 2019 PASS 87,687 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres on 2mm + slightly out of shape
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Mar 2020 FAIL 99,183 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 99,198 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 108,861 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 108,861 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 114,455 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 116,199 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 118,848 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 PASS 119,890 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 124,000 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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