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EDO 948

2012 Seat Altea

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,952 mi
Last recorded66,952 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDO 948
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 66,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,772 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 62,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 58,227 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 43,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,195 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 18,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 16,482 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 8,383 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,286 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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EDO 948 is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EDO 948, 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 EDO 948?

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What year was EDO 948 registered?

EDO 948 is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EDO 948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDO 948 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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