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BF61 PDU

2011 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

189,331 mi
Last recorded189,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 PDU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 189,331 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 189,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 176,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 176,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 160,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,484 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 144,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,989 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front front number plate poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,841 miles

Front number plate poor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 101,092 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,630 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF61 PDU is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF61 PDU, 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 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF61 PDU registered?

BF61 PDU is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is BF61 PDU safe to buy?

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