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FV12 LGX

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 LGX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,423 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 123,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,397 miles

high level stop light inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2021 115,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

high level stop light inoperative

some wear front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 1 May 2020 109,828 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 109,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,854 miles

nearside/offside front tyres worn/wear on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2019 99,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

nearside/offside front tyres worn/wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,925 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm to 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres castellated on inner edges

service light on

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm to 2mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres castellated on inner edges

service light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,913 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,913 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 53,389 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 53,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LGX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV12 LGX, 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 FV12 LGX registered?

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

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