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OU12 XXE

2012 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 XXE
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 135,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s/f inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,508 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,514 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,289 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 61,951 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 50,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

emissions 0,00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2017 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

emissions 0,00

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 40,942 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 33,114 miles

child seat fitted

emissions too low to register

Pass 16 Jan 2015 27,201 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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OU12 XXE is a 2012 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OU12 XXE, 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 OU12 XXE registered?

OU12 XXE is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is OU12 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 XXE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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