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J700 SNO

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,101 mi
Last recorded132,101 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SNO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 132,101 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 118,515 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,651 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 94,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 94,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 72,874 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,221 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,392 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 20,676 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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J700 SNO is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,968cc diesel 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 J700 SNO, 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 J700 SNO registered?

J700 SNO is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is J700 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 SNO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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