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LS12 HXG

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,056 mi
Last recorded110,056 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 HXG
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,056 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 105,202 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 101,754 miles

corrosion to rear underside

rear subframe undesealed

Pass 6 Jun 2023 96,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,415 miles

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

Rear General corrosion evident at all rear suspension.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,110 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 76,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,949 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,246 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,292 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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LS12 HXG is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 LS12 HXG, 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 LS12 HXG registered?

LS12 HXG is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is LS12 HXG safe to buy?

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