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GV61 NVY

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,482 mi
Last recorded78,482 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 NVY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 73,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 7 Aug 2023 67,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 60,798 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,476 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 43,476 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,093 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,317 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 37,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,489 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 33,489 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,891 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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GV61 NVY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

GV61 NVY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is GV61 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 NVY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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