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FV61 RWY

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,607 mi
Last recorded57,607 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 RWY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 57,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Tailgate lens broken. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 48,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 48,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 40,814 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))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 35,387 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 35,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 27,177 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 20,064 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 20,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 15,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 12,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 10,160 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 7,224 miles

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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FV61 RWY is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 RWY, 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 FV61 RWY?

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What year was FV61 RWY registered?

FV61 RWY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is FV61 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 RWY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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