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LC12 CXJ

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,784 mi
Last recorded151,784 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CXJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 151,784 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 17 May 2025 148,678 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 146,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 143,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 140,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 136,564 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 133,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 124,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 103,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 86,837 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges 2.8mm centre 3/4

Pass 1 May 2015 66,774 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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LC12 CXJ 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 LC12 CXJ, 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 LC12 CXJ registered?

LC12 CXJ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is LC12 CXJ safe to buy?

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