2021 SEAT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SEAT
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 January 2027 (204 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 25,989 mi
AI verdict AVOID 58/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Seat has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 25,989 miles. The timing belt is due soon, which is a significant upcoming cost.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,551 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 2025-02-21: Failed MOT due to DANGEROUS defects on both front tyres, indicating a critical safety lapse.
- 2025-02-21 & 2026-01-06: Recurring advisory for 'all front and rear brake bakes starting to wear low' suggests ongoing wear.
- 2021 SEAT (1.5L TSI): Timing belt replacement is imminent, typically due every 60k–80k miles or 5 years (~£500–800).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- 2027-01-05: Valid MOT until January 2027, providing peace of mind for over a year.
- Consistent mileage: Average 8,551 miles/year aligns with typical UK usage, no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural failures: Single MOT failure was immediately rectified, and no recurring major defects.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 25,989 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 36,525 mi |
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)) ADVISORY all front and rear brake bakes starting to wear low
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 36,525 mi |
ADVISORY all front and rear brake bakes starting to wear low
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 42,897 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW21 PUA, 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.