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FG12 UEO

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 UEO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 79,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 79,387 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 77,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 75,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 71,302 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 68,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 64,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,488 miles

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,904 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the limit

Rear tyres inner edges low on treads

Unable to view all brake/s for wear etc.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,386 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,707 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 UEO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UEO, 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 FG12 UEO registered?

FG12 UEO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is FG12 UEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 UEO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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