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MJ12 RMZ

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 RMZ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 99,829 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 88,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,028 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 75,747 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 75,747 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 60,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 60,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 35,798 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 27,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 15,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 12,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 8,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 4,435 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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MJ12 RMZ is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ12 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

MJ12 RMZ is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is MJ12 RMZ safe to buy?

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