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MW12 FLP

2012 Seat Altea

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,429 mi
Last recorded148,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 FLP
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 148,429 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 140,553 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 132,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,967 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 109,177 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,061 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,229 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,852 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,718 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2016 27,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 20,757 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 FLP is a 2012 Seat Altea in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 MW12 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

MW12 FLP is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is MW12 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW12 FLP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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