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FG12 HGZ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,945 mi
Last recorded113,945 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 HGZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 113,945 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 107,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,633 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 102,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2023 94,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 86,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 73,251 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,392 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 33,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,155 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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FG12 HGZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG12 HGZ, 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 HGZ registered?

FG12 HGZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is FG12 HGZ safe to buy?

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