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WU61 OJC

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 OJC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 75,548 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 75,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 42,527 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 34,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 14,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing low

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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WU61 OJC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WU61 OJC, 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 WU61 OJC registered?

WU61 OJC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is WU61 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU61 OJC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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