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LB12 UVR

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,487 mi
Last recorded142,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 UVR
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2024 142,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,040 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 84,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,697 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake effort low

hand brake effort low only 17%

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,141 miles

Both front wiper blades split on ends

Bulb warning light on

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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LB12 UVR is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LB12 UVR, 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

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What year was LB12 UVR registered?

LB12 UVR is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is LB12 UVR safe to buy?

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