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EJ12 RXP

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,161 mi
Last recorded126,161 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 RXP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 126,161 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Fail 27 May 2016 126,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,139 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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EJ12 RXP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RXP, 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 EJ12 RXP?

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What year was EJ12 RXP registered?

EJ12 RXP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is EJ12 RXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ12 RXP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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