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FD61 YVG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 YVG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,882 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 129,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 128,605 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 128,605 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,874 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 124,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,734 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,195 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 115,195 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 110,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,619 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 106,619 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,725 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 100,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions too clean to test

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,330 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 82,422 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,997 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,238 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YVG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD61 YVG, 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

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What year was FD61 YVG registered?

FD61 YVG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is FD61 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 YVG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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