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FV12 HFO

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,528 mi
Last recorded54,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HFO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 54,528 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FV12 HFO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FV12 HFO, 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 FV12 HFO registered?

FV12 HFO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is FV12 HFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 HFO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 HFO have outstanding finance?

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