CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB61 OHJ

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 OHJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 110,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,866 miles

N/S/F tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,392 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,391 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,047 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 65,047 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,722 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,611 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 19,148 miles

Rear both o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 22 Dec 2017 19,146 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear both o/s and n/s tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 16,599 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 16,596 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,650 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,924 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
Full Seat Altea reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB61 OHJ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB61 OHJ, 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

How do I check the history of SB61 OHJ?

You can check the full history of SB61 OHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB61 OHJ registered?

SB61 OHJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is SB61 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 OHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB61 OHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB61 OHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.