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OV60 VFM

2010 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,039 mi
Last recorded163,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Seat Altea73,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 163,039 miles

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 163,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute nearside and offside (4.4.4 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 158,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 141,129 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10mm in zone/A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL lamp in-op advisery only

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens craze cracking not affecting beam pattern yet (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear nsr brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens craze cracking not affecting beam pattern yet (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 132,457 miles

Both Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly perished

Stone chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 May 2019 120,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 120,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Fail 15 Jun 2018 109,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 22 May 2017 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 94,592 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,547 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 62,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,163 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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OV60 VFM is a 2010 Seat Altea in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 73,277 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 OV60 VFM, 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 16 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV60 VFM registered?

OV60 VFM is a 2010 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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