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MF12 UWW

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,940 mi
Last recorded130,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 UWW
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,007 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front to rear exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 122,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inside edge (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,322 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake calliper and or cable seizing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 63,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,532 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,449 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,536 miles

slight cut in nsf tyre

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 UWW is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UWW, 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 MF12 UWW registered?

MF12 UWW is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MF12 UWW safe to buy?

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