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LV61 TTK

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 TTK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2026 102,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 88,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 88,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,475 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 81,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 77,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,122 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 72,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,363 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,361 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside / offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

No exhaust emissions detected

Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,278 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,481 miles

damage to o/s/f of car

offside headlamp unit damaged / slight movement

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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LV61 TTK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV61 TTK, 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 LV61 TTK registered?

LV61 TTK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is LV61 TTK safe to buy?

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