MOT Status
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97,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle corroded in areas
rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking exhaust gases
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear axle surface rust
rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases
tpms light on dash
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust box corroded
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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side's (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG12 VLM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 BG12 VLM, 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 BG12 VLM registered?
BG12 VLM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is BG12 VLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG12 VLM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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