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NV61 NWW

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,175 mi
Last recorded73,175 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 NWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 58,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 51,843 miles

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 28 Jan 2020 43,973 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 36,043 miles

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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 21,455 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 12,871 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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NV61 NWW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NV61 NWW, 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 NV61 NWW registered?

NV61 NWW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is NV61 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV61 NWW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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