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DA61 FYX

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 FYX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,991 miles

Emissions too clean

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 86,990 miles

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

Emissions too clean

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 61,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 61,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 53,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 28,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 22,014 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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DA61 FYX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 FYX, 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 DA61 FYX registered?

DA61 FYX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 February 2012.

Is DA61 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 FYX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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