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NU12 CNK

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,526 mi
Last recorded183,526 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 CNK
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 183,526 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 180,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 173,525 miles

Coolant leak between engine and gearbox ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 173,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak between engine and gearbox ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 166,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 149,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 123,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,387 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,718 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 37,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NU12 CNK is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black 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 NU12 CNK, 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 NU12 CNK registered?

NU12 CNK is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is NU12 CNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 CNK 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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