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GF62 BNU

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 BNU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 120,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2019 120,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.2 (a))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2018 107,770 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 103,632 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,578 miles

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 19 Nov 2015 88,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GF62 BNU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF62 BNU, 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 GF62 BNU registered?

GF62 BNU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is GF62 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 BNU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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