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LC12 CXS

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 128,561 miles

Offside Rear brake low effort

covers on under body & parts

Pass 6 May 2025 122,282 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 115,445 miles

covers on under body

Pass 28 Apr 2023 109,666 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 109,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 100,235 miles

Brake wear warning wire severed activating warning light on dash

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 May 2021 88,112 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 79,175 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 69,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 60,432 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 51,550 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 5 May 2017 51,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 13 May 2016 44,082 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 44,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 34,059 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 CXS is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXS, 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 LC12 CXS?

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What year was LC12 CXS registered?

LC12 CXS is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is LC12 CXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 CXS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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