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PE12 RXH

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,902 mi
Last recorded97,902 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 RXH
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 97,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,427 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 74,437 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,268 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,389 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 60,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 52,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 45,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,628 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,726 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 20,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PE12 RXH is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,968cc 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 PE12 RXH, 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 PE12 RXH registered?

PE12 RXH is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is PE12 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 RXH 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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