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HJ12 OXG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 103,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,695 miles

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,055 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 85,907 miles

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

N/S/R tyre on 4.5mm tread

Pass 12 Mar 2021 81,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,359 miles

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,644 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,463 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 5 Mar 2016 31,599 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 22,212 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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,212 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)

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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HJ12 OXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HJ12 OXG, 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 HJ12 OXG registered?

HJ12 OXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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