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BF12 FUU

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FUU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 74,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 62,405 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,715 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,185 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,818 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 28,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,212 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF12 FUU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 66,675 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 BF12 FUU, 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 14 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 FUU registered?

BF12 FUU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BF12 FUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 FUU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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