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MW12 AAU

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 AAU
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 101,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 101,975 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,537 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,508 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 73,504 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 73,504 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,776 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,356 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,356 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 33,469 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2015 23,333 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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MW12 AAU is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MW12 AAU, 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 MW12 AAU registered?

MW12 AAU is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is MW12 AAU safe to buy?

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