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NA12 CWK

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,012 mi
Last recorded162,012 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 CWK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 162,012 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 162,012 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 154,494 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 154,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 146,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge run off inside (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake slightly high may be in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,697 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 135,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 113,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,168 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 72,516 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,573 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,506 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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NA12 CWK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NA12 CWK, 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 NA12 CWK registered?

NA12 CWK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is NA12 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA12 CWK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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