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FD12 CXG

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,929 mi
Last recorded119,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 CXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 119,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to inner ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 99,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 86,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Apr 2022 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,484 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn to limits and worn on both edges

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2021 74,484 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

N/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn to limits and worn on both edges

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,888 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 66,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 54,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,950 miles

O/S/F tyre worn close to limits

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn close to limits

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,245 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm wear bars

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

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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FD12 CXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD12 CXG, 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.

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What year was FD12 CXG registered?

FD12 CXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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