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BT61 LHO

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,645 mi
Last recorded99,645 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 LHO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 86,232 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning lamp luminated

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,963 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged & nearside rear - plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light is illuminated

front wipers are deteriorating

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 24 Mar 2021 65,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge & Has Cut to Outer Sidewall - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 65,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge & Has Cut to Outer Sidewall - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue engine and under tray areas

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,694 miles

Front tyres cracking in treads nearside and offside

Pass 23 Feb 2018 42,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,708 miles

child seats fitted in rear

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,146 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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BT61 LHO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT61 LHO, 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 BT61 LHO registered?

BT61 LHO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 February 2012.

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