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FD61 VMU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

143,628 mi
Last recorded143,628 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 VMU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 143,628 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,488 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 132,610 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 115,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 106,556 miles

water condensation in offside side repeater

Pass 4 Feb 2020 98,251 miles

water condensation in offside side repeater

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,736 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,641 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 25,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,566 miles

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.

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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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.

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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?

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