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CP61 DPV

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 DPV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,771 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 115,760 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 112,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 105,923 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 93,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,670 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 74,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,527 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,423 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 47,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 31,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,820 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 20,820 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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CP61 DPV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CP61 DPV, 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 CP61 DPV?

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What year was CP61 DPV registered?

CP61 DPV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is CP61 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 DPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP61 DPV have outstanding finance?

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