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HJ12 PCV

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 PCV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 108,318 miles

brake pad warning light on

small chip on windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2024 102,193 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,202 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,901 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 87,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,637 miles

Both front tyres at approx. 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,571 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,084 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 PCV is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HJ12 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

HJ12 PCV is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HJ12 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ12 PCV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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