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EK12 OBS

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,730 mi
Last recorded19,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OBS
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 19,730 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 19,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 17,055 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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EK12 OBS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc 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 EK12 OBS, 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 EK12 OBS registered?

EK12 OBS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is EK12 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OBS 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.

Does EK12 OBS have outstanding finance?

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