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HV12 UFE

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UFE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 130,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 118,039 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 104,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 89,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,051 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 65,033 miles

Nearside headlamp slight glazing

Offside number plate lens missing

Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,255 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside front tyre is void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,895 miles

Front tyres worn very close to the legal limit

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HV12 UFE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV12 UFE, 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 HV12 UFE registered?

HV12 UFE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is HV12 UFE safe to buy?

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