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NX12 VJM

2012 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VJM
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,994 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 62,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,636 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,732 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 49,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,138 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 36,507 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,961 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 28,961 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,627 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,424 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 15,424 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 10,690 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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NX12 VJM is a 2012 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

NX12 VJM is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is NX12 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX12 VJM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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