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FD12 ZBC

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,085 mi
Last recorded74,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ZBC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,072 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 50,604 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 46,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2017 35,722 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 24,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 18,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 18,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 17,380 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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FD12 ZBC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD12 ZBC, 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 FD12 ZBC registered?

FD12 ZBC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is FD12 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 ZBC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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