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NV61 HZE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,931 mi
Last recorded45,931 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 HZE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 45,931 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper Third light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 45,930 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper Third light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 35,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 29,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 28,618 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 28,052 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 28,052 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,429 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 26,423 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 24,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 24,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 21,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,863 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 18,863 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,793 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2015 11,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NV61 HZE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV61 HZE, 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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What year was NV61 HZE registered?

NV61 HZE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 February 2012.

Is NV61 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 HZE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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