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PJ12 FFA

2012 Seat Altea

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,379 mi
Last recorded97,379 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 FFA
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,703 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,322 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 69,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,873 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre on 3mm

Rear rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,018 miles

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,382 miles

emissions to clean to test

Fail 26 Jun 2015 26,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EMMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO TEST

Offside 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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PJ12 FFA is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PJ12 FFA, 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

How do I check the history of PJ12 FFA?

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What year was PJ12 FFA registered?

PJ12 FFA is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is PJ12 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 FFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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