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FH12 VRT

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,198 mi
Last recorded103,198 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 VRT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,198 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,558 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2023 93,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 91,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,475 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 50,231 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 30,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,039 miles

nsf tyre worn edges and low tread

osf tyre worn inside edge

osr tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2016 14,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 5,305 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 4,889 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 VRT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FH12 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

FH12 VRT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FH12 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 VRT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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