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FH61 HVY

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,161 mi
Last recorded84,161 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 HVY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 84,161 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 84,161 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,179 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 17,834 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 15,857 miles

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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FH61 HVY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FH61 HVY, 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 FH61 HVY?

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What year was FH61 HVY registered?

FH61 HVY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is FH61 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH61 HVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH61 HVY have outstanding finance?

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