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MK12 UWX

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 UWX
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 129,882 miles

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

emissions too low to record

Pass 17 Feb 2022 127,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 127,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 115,129 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rusted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 45,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,247 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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MK12 UWX is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK12 UWX, 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 MK12 UWX registered?

MK12 UWX is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MK12 UWX safe to buy?

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