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YS61 JVP

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,911 mi
Last recorded126,911 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 JVP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,911 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 126,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 106,495 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 75,775 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,877 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 28 Nov 2019 67,468 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2018 61,108 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 51,494 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,369 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 19,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YS61 JVP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YS61 JVP, 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 YS61 JVP registered?

YS61 JVP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is YS61 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 JVP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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