2012 SEAT Altea 1.6L Diesel · FD61 AEO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a recent history of clean MOT passes. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 118,173 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of consistent compliance starting from the resolution of a single failure in late 2022, suggesting that the current owner is proactive in maintaining the vehicle to avoid recurring-related failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a vehicle used for moderate annual annual commuting, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered only 4,106 miles over thirteen months. However, the usage increased to a more typical rate with 5,766 miles recorded between the January 2024 and February 2026 tests. This suggests the vehicle is driven regularly, which often helps prevent the internal corrosion and seal degradation associated with long periods of standing. Despite the clean recent test results, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension components which typically wear on Altea of this age and mileage. Focus on the rubber bushings in the wish arms and the shock absorbers for signs of leakage. Given that the vehicle has surpassed 118,000 miles, checking the condition of the brake discs and the state of the calipers is also essential, as the MOT does not measure the remaining thickness of these components unless they are failing.