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EA12 EUK

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 EUK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 131,010 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 126,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between turbo and DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 123,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wiring loose and warning light is on (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 71,399 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

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

Fail 7 May 2020 71,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil on min.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS is on.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,025 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2018 56,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,794 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,700 miles

all tyres worn and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA12 EUK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA12 EUK, 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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EA12 EUK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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