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GV61 DHD

2012 Seat Altea

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,477 mi
Last recorded118,477 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DHD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 118,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,692 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16v worn and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16v cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2022 104,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 101,767 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 101,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,556 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre slightly misshapen on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,834 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 50,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 37,697 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 37,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GV61 DHD is a 2012 Seat Altea in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV61 DHD, 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 GV61 DHD registered?

GV61 DHD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is GV61 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 DHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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