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FY12 NXW

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,185 mi
Last recorded89,185 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NXW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,185 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 89,121 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 84,926 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 80,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 75,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,775 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,252 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 28 Feb 2017 35,691 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,753 miles

Rear tyres slightly persihed

Pass 5 Mar 2015 18,831 miles

all tyres slightly perished and cracking inside tread

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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FY12 NXW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FY12 NXW, 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 FY12 NXW registered?

FY12 NXW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is FY12 NXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 NXW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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