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CP61 NWZ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 NWZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 96,666 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

rear silencer badly corroded/deteriorated!

Fail 6 Mar 2026 95,943 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged!

rear cross-member and suspension components corroding!

rear silencer badly corroded/deteriorated!

Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,901 miles

Rear box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,669 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,566 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 59,601 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,342 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces.

Engine covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,734 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,910 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,470 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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CP61 NWZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CP61 NWZ, 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 CP61 NWZ registered?

CP61 NWZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is CP61 NWZ safe to buy?

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