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HV12 VSF

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 VSF
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 99,111 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 89,402 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 89,316 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,742 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 84,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,167 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Two bulbs inoperative, all working bulbs flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Two bulbs inoperative, all working bulbs flickering (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 74,696 miles

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 67,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 62,788 miles

temp repair on n/s headlamp

Fail 14 Jan 2020 62,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 57,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 53,267 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine revs limited, no smoke test carried out

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 VSF is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV12 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

HV12 VSF is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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