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NX12 VJL

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,381 mi
Last recorded70,381 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VJL
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 67,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,792 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,876 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 60,201 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 56,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,253 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 53,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,021 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,053 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 35,691 miles

engine cover&under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NX12 VJL is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NX12 VJL, 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 NX12 VJL registered?

NX12 VJL is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is NX12 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX12 VJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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