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FV12 ZRY

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,095 mi
Last recorded64,095 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZRY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,095 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,411 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 42,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 42,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet provides low fluid

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 38,701 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 38,701 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 35,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 34,289 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 34,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 32,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm replace soon 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack/perish and has an nail in tread replace tyre soon 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tailgate catch motor faulty replace ASAP (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 30,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm inner edge and has a small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre is also cracked/perished between treads replace soon 205/55/16

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on 3mm inner edge and has a small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 27,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracked/perished between treads replace tyre soon

Pass 25 May 2016 25,157 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,384 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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FV12 ZRY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

FV12 ZRY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is FV12 ZRY safe to buy?

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