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IFZ 9136

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,894 mi
Last recorded167,894 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIFZ 9136
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 167,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 167,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 159,339 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 150,451 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 149,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 143,910 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,805 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,677 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,463 miles

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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IFZ 9136 is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IFZ 9136, 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

How do I check the history of IFZ 9136?

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What year was IFZ 9136 registered?

IFZ 9136 is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is IFZ 9136 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IFZ 9136 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IFZ 9136 have outstanding finance?

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