MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust bracket snapped but system supported
water condensation in both side repeaters
water condensation in offside side repeater
water condensation in offside side repeater
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres, tyres worn unevenly (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn unevenly
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wipers are smearing
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD61 VMU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 FD61 VMU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FD61 VMU?
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What year was FD61 VMU registered?
FD61 VMU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2012.
Is FD61 VMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD61 VMU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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