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EO12 FXA

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 FXA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 79,370 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 51,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,708 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 27,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 2,714 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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EO12 FXA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO12 FXA, 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 EO12 FXA?

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What year was EO12 FXA registered?

EO12 FXA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is EO12 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 FXA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO12 FXA have outstanding finance?

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