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LC12 CXT

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 CXT
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 126,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 126,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 118,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 109,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 69,594 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 50,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Upper Chip in screen

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,568 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 CXT is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LC12 CXT, 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 CXT?

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What year was LC12 CXT registered?

LC12 CXT is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is LC12 CXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 CXT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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