MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust Hanger corroding
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
run flat sign showing
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
high level brake light inop
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF61 VUM is a 2011 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 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 BF61 VUM, 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 VUM registered?
BF61 VUM is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 September 2011.
Is BF61 VUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF61 VUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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