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SB61 ZCA

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,515 mi
Last recorded134,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 ZCA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 134,515 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

emissions limits have been tested and met but the dsm could not register the readings

headlamp beam patterns slightly poor

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust showing deterioration+rear hangers deteriorated

rear numberplate damaged

rear subframe and rear suspension arms showing corrosion/corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 16 Jun 2025 118,005 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit(bald+close to cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear inner edges

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/M

exhaust hangers corroded/deteriorated

exhaust showing deterioration inc sleeve

exhaust sleeve clamp missing

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

o/s rear tyre getting lower

rear suspension components showing corrosion/corroded inc arms/springs/subframe etc

Pass 17 Jun 2024 111,227 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear/wearing inner edges

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

exhaust showing slight deterioration/sleave clamp missing etc

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

Fail 17 Jun 2024 111,227 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear/wearing inner edges

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.02 1/m

exhaust showing slight deterioration/sleave clamp missing etc

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

Pass 28 Jun 2023 103,800 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres have uneven treadwear

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.03 1/m

exhaust showing deterioration in places +clamps corroded through and hangers corroded etc

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

undertray temp retained

Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,680 miles

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

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

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

exhaust showing deterioration in places,clamps corroded+hangers

n/s front headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

rear tyres treadwear slightly uneven inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,336 miles

exhaust deteriorated+hanger

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.02

n/s headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

Pass 3 Jul 2020 82,421 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.01

rear exhaust showing deterioration

Pass 5 Jul 2019 76,184 miles

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

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

brke discs showing slight deterioration

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.03

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2019 76,184 miles

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

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

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

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

brke discs showing slight deterioration

exhaust dpf fitted,no recorded emission results,actual 0.03

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner tread

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,864 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure offside rear mount detached.offside center mount deteriorated to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner tread

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,086 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 24,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 19,772 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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SB61 ZCA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SB61 ZCA, 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 SB61 ZCA registered?

SB61 ZCA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 February 2012.

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