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MF12 ATY

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 ATY
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,565 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,939 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 71,939 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 70,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,267 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s/r wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 47,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,439 miles

Rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,491 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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MF12 ATY is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MF12 ATY, 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 MF12 ATY registered?

MF12 ATY is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is MF12 ATY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 ATY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF12 ATY have outstanding finance?

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