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FJ12 UKG

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,651 mi
Last recorded134,651 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 UKG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2025 134,651 miles

Exhaust mounting defective plastic exhaust mounting on front subframe splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

all rear seat belts cannot be inspected properly ( dog cages )

Pass 13 Sep 2024 131,541 miles

Exhaust mounting defective plastic exhaust mounting on front subframe splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective temperary repair to rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

all rear seatbelts cannot be inspected properly ( dog cages )

Pass 8 Sep 2023 129,014 miles

Exhaust mounting defective temparary repair to rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

rear seat belts cannot be inspected properly (dog cage)

Pass 25 Aug 2022 123,638 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,260 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,363 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 77,601 miles

no emission detected time of test trays fitted under body

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,908 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 62,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,496 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,438 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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FJ12 UKG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ12 UKG, 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 FJ12 UKG registered?

FJ12 UKG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is FJ12 UKG safe to buy?

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