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EJ12 PXH

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 PXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 130,404 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 127,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,578 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,612 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.60 (no printout supplied

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 91,612 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.60 (no printout supplied

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,082 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 68,994 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 68,905 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 60,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 60,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,310 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EJ12 PXH is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ12 PXH, 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 EJ12 PXH registered?

EJ12 PXH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is EJ12 PXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 PXH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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