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RA12 UBD

2012 Seat Altea

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,846 mi
Last recorded87,846 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Seat Altea66,675 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UBD
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 87,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

underside covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,618 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 68,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,335 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner surface

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 45,363 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 42,219 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low.

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,769 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 22,791 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 18,664 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,500 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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RA12 UBD is a 2012 Seat Altea in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA12 UBD, 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.

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What year was RA12 UBD registered?

RA12 UBD is a 2012 Seat Altea, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is RA12 UBD safe to buy?

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