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HG61 MFA

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,593 mi
Last recorded96,593 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG61 MFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,593 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 96,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 76,488 miles

Horn noise slightly harsh

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,135 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 51,246 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 51,246 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,401 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 31 Dec 2019 46,934 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (205/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,871 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,369 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 29,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 22,871 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 22,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,825 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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HG61 MFA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG61 MFA, 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.

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HG61 MFA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 February 2012.

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