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FM12 LVC

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,794 mi
Last recorded50,794 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 50,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 43,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 43,176 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 37,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 31,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 23,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 23,595 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 20,380 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 10,763 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,550 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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FM12 LVC is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FM12 LVC, 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 FM12 LVC registered?

FM12 LVC is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is FM12 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 LVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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