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LV12 OXM

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,387 mi
Last recorded74,387 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 OXM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 74,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 74,387 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,919 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 66,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 636,810 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 63,689 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,895 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 38,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,026 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 36,025 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 32,670 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 23,158 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,513 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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LV12 OXM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV12 OXM, 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 LV12 OXM registered?

LV12 OXM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is LV12 OXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 OXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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