MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both big bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both big bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust back box corroded
Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust system insecure Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wipers slightly smearing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low both sides. (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Seat Altea?
Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.
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FG12 HGY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FG12 HGY, 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 FG12 HGY registered?
FG12 HGY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.
Is FG12 HGY safe to buy?
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