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FX12 NOU

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,598 mi
Last recorded127,598 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NOU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 127,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 127,539 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,813 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 115,316 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 103,194 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,442 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 83,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 54,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,475 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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FX12 NOU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX12 NOU, 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

How do I check the history of FX12 NOU?

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What year was FX12 NOU registered?

FX12 NOU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is FX12 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX12 NOU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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