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SEAT Altea

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S21 BGPMOT history

S21 BGP is a blue diesel SEAT Altea first used on 20 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,979 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 BGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Altea
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 BGP was last recorded at 177,979 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 17,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,840 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
17,139 miles
Average per year
7,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,979 miles
  • 2024 – 160,840 miles
  • 2023 – 158,893 miles
  • 2022 – 156,122 miles
  • 2021 – 152,987 miles
  • 2020 – 147,772 miles
  • 2019 – 142,674 miles
  • 2018 – 137,824 miles
  • 2017 – 132,119 miles
  • 2016 – 124,672 miles
  • 2015 – 115,180 miles
  • 2014 – 105,315 miles
  • 2013 – 93,831 miles
  • 2012 – 83,326 miles
  • 2011 – 74,204 miles
  • 2010 – 62,283 miles
  • 2009 – 49,432 miles
  • 2007 – 36,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,979 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,979 miles (+17,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,979 miles
    Test number
    438709519952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,840 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,840 miles
    Test number
    447537116639
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,893 miles
    Test number
    767385045885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,893 miles (+2,771)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,893 miles
    Test number
    378262848732
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass156,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    156,122 miles
    Test number
    687260868535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,122 miles (+3,135)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,122 miles
    Test number
    346503493795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass152,987 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,987 miles
    Test number
    681747466580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edge

  8. Fail152,987 miles (+5,215)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,987 miles
    Test number
    729283672130
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edge

  9. Pass147,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,772 miles
    Test number
    576817008479
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail147,772 miles (+5,098)6 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,772 miles
    Test number
    417653146243
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working bulb holder corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass142,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    708586235318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,674 miles (+4,850)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    403687984326
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass137,824 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,824 miles
    Test number
    575314000391
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass132,119 miles (+7,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,119 miles
    Test number
    368529486915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass124,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    533990522486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail124,672 miles (+9,492)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    439286914826
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail115,180 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    196134105167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass115,180 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,180 miles
    Test number
    457974405166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,315 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,315 miles
    Test number
    577588414131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,831 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    258149113176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,818 miles (+10,492)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    966476913137
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass83,326 miles (+9,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    498657412165
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass74,204 miles (+206)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    267536711484
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & rear disc worn

  24. Fail73,998 miles (+11,715)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,998 miles
    Test number
    276115601151
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & rear disc worn

  25. Pass62,283 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    322994410169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,432 miles (+13,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    842925719160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,294 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,294 miles
    Test number
    130941467254
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteUnable to open boot

  28. Pass36,294 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,294 miles
    Test number
    254551867212
    • NoteUnable to open boot

Questions about S21 BGP

Does S21 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 BGP is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 BGP?
The MOT on S21 BGP is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 BGP done?
S21 BGP was recorded at 177,979 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
Has S21 BGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 BGP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S21 BGP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S21 BGP find?
S21 BGP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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