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MJ12 RFZ

2012 Seat Altea

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 56,780 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 56,780 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 48,480 miles

o/s rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,766 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 38,765 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Unable to test adult seatbelts due to baby seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 7 May 2015 19,708 miles

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

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

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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MJ12 RFZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ12 RFZ, 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 MJ12 RFZ registered?

MJ12 RFZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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