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FH12 VRL

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,082 mi
Last recorded175,082 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VRL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 175,082 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,391 miles

underbody try fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 121,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 115,919 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 115,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 111,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 111,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,844 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 101,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 97,285 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 66,534 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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FH12 VRL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH12 VRL, 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 FH12 VRL registered?

FH12 VRL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is FH12 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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